A workshop was held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to determine how the Lutheran Church might best serve the rural nonfarm population of the Northeast. Some of the topics discussed were: (1) the rural nonfarm family, (2) community development, and (3) serving a heterogeneous population. Attention was focused on psychological problems that can develop from escapism from a city situation, prejudice toward racial and religious groups, and prejudice of natives regarding newcomers. Some of the suggestions for pastors in coping with community and individual problems were: (1) be informed, (2) interpret social change, (3) make the Gospel relevant, and (4) be part of the working team. (RH)