Rural Pastors Talk

By TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, & Josh MacClaren

Rural pastors helping rural churches think biblically about the local church.

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Rural Pastors Talk episodes:

June 17, 2019Seven Simple Changes for a Vibrant Church Prayer Life
In this episode we discuss...
Prayer in the church!
What is the state of prayer in your church?
How are we called to biblically pray corporately?
How can you shepherd your church to pray better together?
The Valley of Vision
Prone to Wander
Prayer Guide PDF
Prayer Guide PAGES
7 Simple Changes for a Vibrant Church Prayer Life
Ask church members to pray
Provide a member prayer guide
Give simple instructions for corporate prayer: Planning, purpose and passion
Model good prayers
Depend on God through prayer - God is actually real and God actually really responds
Celebrate answered prayer
Talk about prayer
The listener question we answer this week:
Aaron Batdorf from Lock Haven, PA asks, "I see in Scripture a high importance of older pouring into younger and the difficulty is often the exclusion of the younger. I would love to see the wisdom gained by our older people passed on, but it rarely happens and I am often told no when I ask a more mature Christian to pour into a willing younger Christian. It has gone quite well except in the areas of one-on-one discipleship. As many of our members/attenders do not have a background of being dicsipled, it can be very difficult to get some of our more mature believers to pour into our younger believers because they have never had that themselves. Do you have any experience with this and any ways to go about creating a culture where this is normal? Thank you!"
Top Two's:
The Book of Judges
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Synchronous Fireflies
Tooth Paste
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
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June 10, 2019Should Rural Churches Have Interns?
In this episode we discuss...
Pastoral Interns in the rural setting!
What is the mandate of pastors to disciple men called into ministry?
What is an intern?
How do you find one?
What is an internship?
How can you practically implement an internship at your rural church?
The listener question we answer this week:
Andy from PA asks, “Hey guys! Often it seems pastors come and go quickly in rural churches. As an elder who has seen a number of paid pastors move on, I’m wondering how rural churches can do a better job retaining pastors?”
Links for our Top Two's:
Fighter Verses
Resources for Changing Lives
Matcha Green Tea Latte
Members Mark Bulk Pancake Mix
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
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Twitter: @ruralpastors
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59min
June 03, 2019Leading Meetings - Why it is Good, and Necessary!
In this episode we discuss...
Leading meetings!
Why it is necessary.
What type of meetings you can lead.
How you can shepherd well through them.
The listener question we answer this week:
Matt from Elmira, NY asks, "A lot of churches today place a heavy emphasis on ‘branding’ in an attempt to set their church apart from others. Whether through the use of church logos, mission/vision statements, social media graphics, or even the design of their worship 'experiences' as a whole, it seems like churches are trying to establish a unique identity for potential consumers. What do you feel are the pros and cons of ‘branding’ in a local church? Should a church without necessary resources (whether financial or creative) be concerned about this? And isn’t this idea of distinguishing our church from others handled by our confession of faith?"
fiverr.com
Links for our Top Two's:
ESV Economy Bible, Large Print / Contact Paper
Breeze Church Management Software
Rocky Mt. Barber Comp. Beard Balm
Kelty Outfitters
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
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Twitter: @ruralpastors
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50min
May 27, 2019CHANGE in the Local Church?! Why CHANGE is Good, and Can Be Done!
In this episode we discuss...
Making changes in the local church.
Is it okay to make change?
What should be changed?
3 successful keys to making change.
What should the heart of the shepherds be as they make changes?
The listener question we answer this week:
Ben Hottel from Southern Illinois asks, "Dear Joe and TJ, My name is Ben Hottel (sounds like 'bottle'). I serve a rural church in very southern Illinois bi-vocationally. Somehow I stumbled on a FB post of yours. That led me to the podcast. So I subscribed! I listened to the first podcast over the last couple of days. I am looking forward to listening to the others as I have time. Our church runs 60-65 each Sunday. We still have Sunday School, Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night services. One question I hope you might address in time is bi-vocational ministry. I would dare say many rural churches are served by pastors in a bi-vocational role. This adds extra layers of both challenges and joys. I kind of kicked and screamed (spiritually) about it for a while, but it has been a really good thing for me to be in another field other than ministry. At any rate, I appreciate what you all are doing and hope to grow through listening to your podcast."
Links for our Top Two's:
Ed Welch's When People Are Big and God is Small
Voices From the Past: Puritan Devotional Readings
Fender's Blues Deluxe Harmonica
Sperrys Boat Shoes
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
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Twitter: @ruralpastors
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48min
May 20, 2019Gospel Saturation - What? Why? How?
In this episode we discuss...
The biblical mandate to give every man, woman, and child repeated opportunities to hear and respond to the gospel.
What is a "circle of accountability?"
How do you determine your "circle of accountability?"
How can you shepherd your congregation to boldly share the gospel?
MyCircle Training
The listener question we answer this week:
John Jackson from Sunbury, Pennsylvania asks, "How do you find qualified men to serve in leadership?"
Links for our Top Two's:
Ted Tripp's Shepherding a Child's Heart
Google Doc's for Bulletins
Tile Item Finder
Apple Pencil
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
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Twitter: @ruralpastors
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39min
May 13, 2019Loneliness in Ministry - Why it Happens and How to Combat it
In this episode we discuss...
The topic of loneliness in rural ministry.
Why do pastors get lonely?
What does Scripture say about loneliness?
How can you combat loneliness?
Kevin DeYoung’s Just Do Something
The listener question we answer this week:
Spencer from Williamsport, Pennsylvania asks, "John Perkins says that the church is meant to be the incarnated people of God in our neighborhoods. Yet, the very concept of a ‘neighborhood’ looks very different between urban and rural contexts. How do you define ‘neighborhood’ for the rural church? What are some practical ways for the rural local church to be incarnational in their ‘neighborhoods?’ How might this posture shape a rural church's small group strategy, if at all?"
Links for our Top Two's:
Jared C. Wilson’s The Gospel Driven Church
gotquestions.org
Nerd Wax
Contigo SnapSeal Travel Mug
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Twitter: @ruralpastors
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54min
May 06, 2019The Pastor's Schedule - How to Use Your Time Best
In this episode we discuss...
Why it is imperative that rural pastors plan their schedules!
Is there a biblical basis for planning?
Why is it challenging for pastors to plan?
How can you prudently, and effectively plan your agenda to the glory of God?
David Murray's Reset
The listener question we answer this week:
Mark from North Central Pennsylvania asks, "I pastor in a small town where there are quite a few churches. The problem is that not all of them are gospel preaching, and of the ones that are we either have some significant level of doctrinal disagreement or they just are not healthy. How can I as a pastor engage with the other pastors right in my area in a positive way that encourages them towards Christ and the Word in spite of disagreement?"
Links for our Top Two's:
R.C. Sproul's God Is Holy
Martha Peace's The Excellent Wife
Honey and Loquat Syrup
Maxpedition Micro Pocket Organizer
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

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54min
April 29, 2019Working Together For The Gospel
In this episode we discuss...
Why it is imperative that rural pastors work together.
Some practical steps on how to network well with like minded pastors.
Some examples of how we've been able to do just that!
The listener question we answer this week:
Mike asks, "I am a solo-pastor of a relatively medium-size congregation in a rural context. We have many great things going on. However, my schedule is in a constant state of triage. We are not in a position to hire additional full-time pastoral staff members at present. Our distance from Christian colleges and seminaries make recruiting interns challenging. What kind of staffing advice might you be able to offer our congregation?"
Links for our Top Two's:
Ken Erisman's Grounded in the Faith
Trevin Wax's Gospel Centered Teaching
Silicone Wedding Rings
Samsung Chromebook
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

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56min
April 20, 2019Sunday Service Structure & Planning
In this episode we discuss...
Sunday services!
The impact of the regulative principle.
How our services are structured.
How we plan for our services.
The listener question we answer this week:
Mark asks, "I have been in my church for 3 1/2 years. In tight knit rural communities often someone born outside the community is perceived as an outsider. I've even felt this from within my own congregation, though they don't mean to be negative. To them it's just a reality. How can a pastor intentionally take strides towards becoming an insider in a community he grew up outside of?"
Links for our Top Two's:
Randy Alcorn's Hand in Hand
Greg Gilbert's Who Is Jesus? Tract
Yerba Mate Gourd and Straw
Tea
Zebra G301 7MM
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

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56min
April 19, 2019Why Rural Pastor's Talk?
In this episode we discuss...
Why we're starting a podcast geared towards rural churches!
Why rural church ministry is unique.
Some different challenges that exist in rural ministry.
A little but about ourselves, and our background in rural ministry.
The listener email we answer this week:
Josh asks, "I'm a pastoral intern at a local church. I've learned a lot here, but I would also love to go to Seminary. I have two options: stay in the local church I'm serving in, and go to Seminary for my MDiv online, or I could move to the city where the Seminary is located. What would you recommend I do?"
Links for our Top Two's:
American Gospel: In Christ Alone
Rosaria Butterfield's The Gospel Comes with a House Key
Pantyhose Pop Filters
Pocket Knives
CONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)
Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ruralpastorstalk
Twitter: @ruralpastors
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50min

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How many episodes does Rural Pastors Talk have?

The podcast currently has 220 episodes available.

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