The church's role in community development in a multicounty area which centers around Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is discussed. Three factors identified as being necessary if community development is to take place are: (1) education, (2) horizontal communication, and (3) a motivational force. The role of the church is seen to be that of a motivational force. The theological ingredients of the congregation being a motivational force are: Judgement and Grace of God; Forgiveness of Sin, a Social Force; Responsibility of Public Sector; and Prayer. Worship is believed to be very basic in community development. (DB)