Our Templed Hills

'Our Templed Hills, a Study of the Church and Rural Life' is an insightful examination of the pivotal role that the Christian church plays in the social and spiritual fabric of agrarian communities. Authored by Ralph Almon Felton, a noted expert in rural sociology and ministry, this work serves as both a historical record and a strategic guide for strengthening the connection between religious institutions and the rural populace. The book delves into the specific challenges faced by country churches during the early twentieth century, including economic shifts, population migration, and the need for modern leadership within traditional settings.Through detailed study and observation, Felton illustrates how the rural church can act as a catalyst for community development and social progress. By emphasizing the importance of home missions and collaborative education, the text highlights the enduring value of the rural house of worship as a source of stability and moral direction. This work remains a significant resource for those interested in the history of pastoral care, the evolution of rural society, and the enduring intersection of faith and community life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.