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

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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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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
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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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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/

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