Rural Advancement

Join us today as we talk to Pastor Tommy Hayes, who has spent his ministry revitalizing churches and teaching other pastors to do the same. His insights on reaching the community, looking at our church through fresh eyes, and the need for fellow pastors will bless you!

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

Dr. Terry Yancey served as pastor and ministry leader in Kansas for decades. Join part 2 of this conversation as we discuss the importance of demographics, being Pentecostal and intellectual, and the importance of outreach.

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

Dr. Terry Yancey served as pastor and ministry leader in Kansas for decades. Join part 1 of this conversation as we discuss the importance of demographics, being Pentecostal and intellectual, and the importance of outreach.

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

Pastors Alan and Coleen Schaberg have served in multiple contexts of ministry, most recently as the superintendents of the Wyoming Assemblies of God. They both have completed a Masters of Arts in Rural Ministry through Trinity Bible College and Graduate School, and bring many great insights from these experiences in this two part episode. Tune in now!

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

Pastors Alan and Coleen Schaberg have served in multiple contexts of ministry, most recently as the superintendents of the Wyoming Assemblies of God. They both have completed a Masters of Arts in Rural Ministry through Trinity Bible College and Graduate School, and bring many great insights from these experiences in this two part episode. Tune in now!

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

Join host Joe Epley as he gives an update on the show for this summer and gives a brief challenge to reflect on what healthy rhythms are when it comes to seasons of ministry.

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

Join pastor Nathan Johnson as he shared on the power of legacy as it has played out in his own life. Or hear his thoughts on how to be a mindful leader within a pentecostal setting. Check out his experiences with Pentecost and learn how he incorporates it into a local body of believers

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

Join us as Savanna Emmanuel shares her story of growing up and how she came to know the Lord and pursue ministry. Her story is a great example of what it means to be incarnational as a church and to love the “one” faithfully! Check it out!

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

Our Tall Tales segment answers a simple question: What is a particularly funny or unique rural ministry experience and what did God show you through it? Join pastor Greg Ledgerwood as he talks about hoarders and hospital visits, concluding that it is important to say “yes” to opportunities in spite of how strange they may be!

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

Join pastors Jim and Tina Von Wald for part 2 of their journey as rural church planters and co-pastors. They share not only about engaging community well and leading together, but also highlight the work of their theses. They both graduated Trinity Bible College with master’s degrees in Rural Ministry. Tina focused on developing rural leaders within the church and Jim focused on succession plans in the rural church.

If you want either of their papers, feel free to email them at [email protected] or [email protected]

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