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This paper looks at the small town community of Jud, North Dakota, and discusses the ways in which Christian ministry plays a central role in the community by offering special services to those in need as well as being a social center. The writer describes the town, providing some statistics and demographics, and looks at some of the challenges facing the ministry there, such as the aging of the population and the migration of the youth to more populated areas. Several factors that make Jud an ideal place for a church are also discussed, as well as ways in which the ministry operates. The paper concludes that as the community continues to change, becoming older and perhaps smaller, the church will continue to play a central role in the life of its residents.

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"Many people would consider the town of Jud, North Dakota to be located in the middle of nowhere. The nearest large city is Minneapolis, Minnesota at around four hundred miles away. However, the medium sized city of Bismarck, North Dakota is only 130 miles away. That said, people come to a place like Jud because they want to have a traditional small town lifestyle. In this way, Jud's isolation is considered a positive by most of its residents. According to the 2000 census, the town of Jud was populated by 76 people living in 43 households, with a population density of just over 313 people per square mile inside the town limits. Of the 43 households, 14% had children under the age of eighteen living at home while almost 40% were married couples."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Citydata. http://new.gbgm-umc.org/resources/peopleplaces/churchprofiles/index.cfm
• GBGM-UMC. http://www.city-data.com/city/Jud-North-Dakota.html

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