Rural Advancement

Bob and Leanne Bachman have served the Lord for decades, first as farmers, then as missionary associates. Their travels have taken them all over the globe, where they practiced principles of sustainable growth and adopted a learning mindset among those they worked with.

As always, feel free to reach out to our host Joe Epley for feedback, ideas, or encouragement, at [email protected]

Pastor Barry Johnson has worked with dysfunctional churches and tried to bring them back to a place of health. After being in ministry for three decades, he has ample wisdom and insight on what to look out for in a rural church, and what some signs of health are! Tune in for some wisdom!

As always, if you would like to reach out to the show with feedback or ideas, or just to talk with someone and find encouragement, please reach out to our host, Joe Epley at [email protected]!

Join us today as we hear from lead Pastor and Wyoming state legislator Jeremy Haroldson. Pastor Jeremy makes the case that Christians should shine their light in all places, including in the political arena. Tune in today to hear his perspective!

As always, feel free to reach out to the show with feedback or ideas, or if you just want some encouragement in rural ministry. You can connect with our host Joe Epley at [email protected]

Join us this week as we interview Pastor Tom Burkholder  about coming into rural from the outside, creative outreach, and finding support as a bi-vocational pastor.

As always, if you want to reach out to the show with feedback or ideas, or just to find encouragement, please email our host Joe Epley at [email protected]

Join us this week as we talk to Pastor Rebekah Burford about her journey in rural ministry and her desire to minister effectively to people with special needs. She draws on her own experiences as she shares some thoughts on what better ministry could look like in this area.

As always, feel free to reach out to the show with ideas and feedback, or just to find encouragement. You can contact our host Joe at [email protected]

You can check out Special Touch Ministry at their website here

Join us as we visit with Alvin Koski today about pastoral transition, discipleship, and how to find new growth as programs ebb and flow.

As always, you can reach out to the show with feedback or ideas, or just to find conversation and encouragement, by connecting with our host at [email protected]!

Join pastor Steve Mallery as he talks about his journey of learning to adapt to the rural context. In today’s episode we also discuss how to change the reputation of a church and how to have effective longevity.

As always, if you want to reach out to the show with ideas or feedback, or just for some encouragement, contact our host Joe Epley at [email protected]

Pastor Foster Beckstrand has been in Dazey, ND for 24 years. Over that span he was walked through the ebbs and flows of rural church life while faithfully serving his community. Tune in today as we discuss longevity with him!

As always, feel free to reach out to the show with ideas or feedback, or if you just need encouragement! My email is [email protected]

Join us today as we discuss the impact of the rural church on global missions efforts with pastor and missionary Manual Probuhdas. We discuss the rural church as it relates to supporting, sending, and identifying with missionary work in many different global contexts.

As always, feel free to reach out to the show if you are in need of encouragement, or if you have ideas or feedback for the show. Email our host Joe Epley at [email protected]

Pastor Mike Skaggs has spent his 30 year ministry career revitalizing rural churches. Join us today as he shares about how to find footing in a community, the importance of integrity in all areas, and how to keep God’s church on mission.

As always, if you want to reach out to the show for encouragement, feedback, or to contribute ideas, feel free to email our host Joe Epley at [email protected]