TheRuralPastor

Creating space for the ones serving Christ in rurality. Battling low resources, isolation and and uniquenesses of ministry in out of the way places.

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For years we’ve talked about the “Big Three” challenges in rural ministry…
But there’s a fourth one now—Hopelessness.

🎙️ This episode tackles:
• The new “Core Four”
• Why discouragement is rising
• How to fight for hope again

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/pBVUMsvVFu

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Paul didn’t do ministry alone… and neither should you.

🎙️ In this episode from Colossians 4:
• Why partnership is biblical
• How to both give AND receive help
• What it looks like in rural ministry

🎧 https://t.co/pBVUMsvVFu

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Isolation is real in rural ministry… but it’s not inevitable.

🎙️ Recorded live in Florida, this episode tackles:
• The biggest rural ministry obstacles
• Why partnership matters
• How to stop doing ministry alone

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/wAk5TLYtie

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You don’t need a big stage to lead powerful worship.

📷 Joined by Dr. Kyle Bueermann, we tackle:
• Live vs. recorded worship
• What actually matters most
• A simple framework: solid, simple, singable

🎧 https://t.co/pBVUMsvVFu

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New season, first episode!

👉 What’s the BEST and WORST part of rural ministry?

If you’ve ever felt the weight—or the beauty—of serving in a small place, this episode is for you.

Responses are from real practitioners at the Rural Summit in Salina!

🎧 https://t.co/pBVUMsvVFu

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Stop talking about the rain. 🌧️
It doesn’t change anything.

In ministry, we often focus on what we can’t control—culture, people, outcomes.

God handles the rain.
We work the field.

Read more: https://t.co/zAg4wZT0hE

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🎙️ Rural Pastor Podcast—we want your input.

What topics would actually help you in rural ministry right now?

Isolation? Bivocational life? Leading change? Next gen?

Drop ideas below or email: [email protected]

Let’s ask the right questions.

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2 Corinthians 16:9: God isn’t looking for big crowds—He’s looking for faithful hearts.

Rural pastor, small church leader—your work matters.

Don’t measure by what you see online. Measure by faithfulness.

He sees you. Keep going. 🙏

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Rural ministry is one of the most important — and most challenging — callings in the Church today.

📍 Salina, Kansas
📅 April 23–24

I hope to see you there.

https://t.co/6dktmgaFLX

#RuralMinistry #ChurchReplanting #RuralChurch #SBC #Pastors

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🔀Episode 79: Intergenerational Ministry
Every generation—
Worshiping.
Serving.
Growing.
—Together.
Discover hope, renewal & revival through mentoring & real relationships.
👴👶Not separate islands. One family in Christ.
🎧Listen now: https://t.co/pBVUMswtv2
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👋 Pastor, don’t let small budgets or small towns discourage you. God has already given you what you need to make a difference right where you are. 🌾

🎧 Episode 78 of the Rural Pastor Podcast: Events and Outreach
https://t.co/pBVUMswtv2
#RuralPastorPodcast #Encouragement

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👀 Are you just glancing at God… or truly gazing at Him?

Ep. 77 of The Rural Pastor Podcast explores how leaders move from quick glances to deep, life-giving time in Scripture + prayer.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/pBVUMsvVFu
#RuralPastorPodcast #DevotionalLife

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🎙️ Ep. 76: Intercongregational Support
Churches aren’t rivals—they’re co-laborers. Andy Addis & Danny Payne discuss sharing strengths to move the Kingdom forward.
Let's lay down tribalism, territorialism & terriblism—the reward is worth it.
🎧 https://t.co/G0Dl2xdbV6

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“Retirees aren’t the past of the church—they’re force multipliers, mentors, and disciple-makers.” 🌾

In Ep. 75 of the #RuralPastorPodcast, Andy Addis + Danny Payne share how retirees can be the greatest asset in your church.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/pBVUMsvVFu

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🌾 New Episode!
🎙️ Rural Pastor Podcast Ep. 74: Bridging the Digital Gap
Digital tools aren’t just for mega churches. Andy Addis + Kevin Ferstl share simple + affordable ways ANY church can expand its reach.
🎧 Listen: https://t.co/G0Dl2xdbV6
#RuralPastorPodcast #DigitalMinistry

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🎙️ “New Metrics for the Rural Church”
It’s time to stop asking, “How many you running?” In rural churches, numbers don’t tell the whole story.
Andy Addis & Danny Payne share better ways to measure church health + Kingdom impact. 🙌
🎧 https://t.co/G0Dl2xdbV6
#RuralPastorPodcast

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🎙️New on The Rural Pastor Podcast:
Circuit Riding in the Great White North 🇨🇦

Rev. Steve Bainbridge is reaching rural Canada in bold, creative ways. Hear how he's multiplying ministry where few go.

🎧 https://t.co/G0Dl2xcE5y
📬 [email protected]

#RuralPastorPodcast

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🎙️ On location in Oregon!

The Rural Pastor Podcast joins the 5th Annual Oregon Mission Coalition Planter & Replanter Conference

🦌 Wild game suppers
🏔️ Breathtaking views
💬 Deep convos on ministry

🎧 Guest: Shawn Snydee
Topic: Watch the dashboard

🔗 https://t.co/G0Dl2xcE5y

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🆕 New blog at https://t.co/KxC6fm1IAP — “Achiever or Receiver?”
In ministry, are you chasing approval or resting in grace?
There's a big difference—and it matters more than you think.
👇 Read now
https://t.co/ZirBkqT3Iw
#RuralPastor #GraceOverGrind #PastorLife

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We talk about asking Jesus into our hearts…
But what if we’ve missed the depth of what it means to be in Him?

💬 “To be in Christ is to be submerged in the depths of His grace, and protected by the wall of Christ Himself.”

https://t.co/BN66tP5Ocn