Rural Advancement

This week we get a chance to listen in on a conversation between Holly Davis and Julie Pratt, hosts of the Next Gen Leader Podcast and employees of the national office of the Assemblies of God, and our host Joe Epley as we discuss principles of effective rural youth ministry!

You can check out all episodes of the Next Gen Leaders Podcast here.

As always, if you would like to contact the show with feedback and ideas, or for encouragement, please contact our host Joe Epley at [email protected]

Pastor Bill Lanes is passionate about walking through pastoral transition. Last week we began a conversation around the topics of how to handle pastoral change as a minister, as a congregation, and as believers in general. Tune in this week to hear the final conclusions!

If you would like to access some resources for conflict resolution click here!

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

Pastor Bill Lanes is passionate about walking through pastoral transition. Join us over the next two weeks as we discuss how to handle pastoral change as a minister, as a congregation, and as believers in general.

If you would like to access some resources for conflict resolution click here!

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

Pastor Nick Rogers jumps on Rural Advancement to share his experience in small town ministry. In two parts, we will cover everything from community and economic development, the importance of county museums, church reputation, ministry transition, and benevolence. Tune in this week to hear the second half of this great conversation!

As always, if you would like to connect with the show for encouragement, or with feedback and ideas, please contact our host Joe Epley at [email protected]

Pastor Nick Rogers jumps on Rural Advancement to share his experience in small town ministry. In two parts, we will cover everything from community and economic development, the importance of county museums, church reputation, ministry transition, and benevolence. Tune in this week and next for this great conversation!

As always, if you would like to connect with the show for encouragement, or with feedback and ideas, please contact our host Joe Epley at [email protected]

Pastor Andy Addis is the pastor of a rural multisite church in Kansas and the host of a podcast called The Rural Pastor Podcast. Join pastor Andy and host Joe Epley as they discuss what it looks like to collaborate with other churches in small town settings.

Also, check out Pastor Andy’s podcast at Theruralpastor.com or wherever podcasts are found!

As always, if you want to connect with the show for encouragement, or to offer feedback or ideas, please email our host Joe Epley at [email protected]

Join our host Joe Epley as we look back at 2024 and reflect on how to apply wisdom to our lives. Hopefully you are inspired and encouraged to continue pastoring in your rural context.

As always, if you would like to reach out to the show for encouragement, or with feedback or ideas, please contact our host at [email protected]

Pastor and Dr. Martin Giese has spent 40 years in rural pastoral ministry, and has served the last 8 years as the president of Oak Hills Christian College. Dr. Martin has a passion for helping rural pastors understand the ways in which different cultures affect the rural church. Tune in today to hear part 2 of how his insights on how you can navigate these cultures when they collide!

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

Pastor and Dr. Martin Giese has spent 40 years in rural pastoral ministry, and has served the last 8 years as the president of Oak Hills Christian College. Dr. Martin has a passion for helping rural pastors understand the ways in which different cultures affect the rural church. Tune in today to hear part 1 of how his insights on how you can navigate these cultures when they collide!

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

Join us today as Keith and Samantha Jones talk through the second part of a conversation on what it is like to move to rural setting. They will also highlight the biblical and practical outworkings of following the call of God, and ultimately Samantha will share on her book God and Trauma: The Lessons I’m Learning, which can be purchased at the link below:

God and Trauma by Samantha Jones

As always, if you would like to connect with our show to give feedback or ideas, or to receive encouragement, please contact our host Joe Epley at [email protected]