Rural Pastors Talk

By TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, & Josh MacClarenReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Rural Pastors Talk episodes

June 20, 2024What's Going to Change Your People (BONUS EPISODE)
In this episode we...
discuss why the Scripture is sufficient for life and godliness.
What are you putting your hope in to change your people?
Why is Scripture sufficient?
How should the sufficiency of Scripture affect our preaching?
30 min
June 06, 2024Why Context Matters
In this episode we...
discuss how context informs the meaning of a passage:
Literary
What comes above and below your current passage?
How does this affect the author's argument?
Historic / Cultural
How does the specific culture at the specific time and place inform the meaning of your text?
Biblical
Does the passage quote or allude to any other portions of Scripture?
How would that passage have been understood by the original author?
Why is the author quoting it?
22 min
May 31, 2024Are You Using the Right Tools in Sermon Prep?
In this episode we...
discuss HOW to use the tools for preaching different text types:
Narrative
Consider the story arch, and where the conflict arises and is resolved.
Discourse
What is the argument the author is making? How does he defend himself?
Poetry
What imagery does the author use to make his point?
27 min
May 23, 2024Are You Starting Your Sermon Prep in the Right Place?
In this episode we...
discuss the different kinds of biblical texts that will make up our sermons.
The type of text we're dealing with will determine the tools we need for the job.
Narrative
Ex: The Gospel according to Mark
Consider the story arch, and where the conflict arises and is resolved.
Discourse
Ex: Paul's Epistle to the Romans
What is the argument the author is making? How does he defend himself?
Poetry
Ex: Psalms
What imagery does the author use to make his point?
27 min
May 16, 2024How Do I Know What to Preach?
In this episode we...
discuss mapping out your sermons once you have a P.L.A.N.
Once you know what your church needs to hear, where do you go from there?
How do we practically break down our sermon texts?
16 min
May 09, 2024How to Know What Your Church Needs You to Preach
In this episode we...
discuss pitfalls in choosing what we are going to preach and a better way forward.
How are you tempted to preach something other than the text?
How can you effectively P.L.A.N. your sermons?
Pulse of your congregation
Look to the Scripture
Assess what the congregation needs
Navigate faithfully
26 min
May 02, 2024What Target Are You Shooting For?
In this episode we...
discuss the target we’re shooting for in our preaching.
What are some pitfalls we can fall into in our preaching?
What should our target be?
27 min
April 26, 2024How’s Your Soul?
In this episode we...
discuss the importance of personal worship for the health and longevity of the pastor.
Why do you read the Word? Is it to spend time with Jesus? Or get ministry done?
Why do you pray? Is it for what you can get from God? Or to depend on Him more?
May we be pastors who pursue our God with joy!
21 min
June 08, 2023What to do When You Feel Unspiritual
In this episode we...
discuss applying and communicating the word to yourself and your congregation.
Are you applying the Word to yourself?
How are you communicating the Word to your congregation?
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Upcoming Events
9Marks Workshop at Wellsboro Bible Church: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fulfill-your-ministry-a-9-marks-workshop-for-pastors-and-church-leaders-tickets-546364219087?fbclid=IwAR3MA7JIt4z6vdh3nYopBvrQng7dQyu1Qu8EjDbbAcmGTOtPNKT8PLXOu7o
47 min
June 01, 2023Are Mission Statements Necessary?
In this episode we...
discuss whether your rural church should have a mission statement.
Should our mission be any more than the great commission?
Upcoming Events
9Marks Workshop at Wellsboro Bible Church: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fulfill-your-ministry-a-9-marks-workshop-for-pastors-and-church-leaders-tickets-546364219087?fbclid=IwAR3MA7JIt4z6vdh3nYopBvrQng7dQyu1Qu8EjDbbAcmGTOtPNKT8PLXOu7o
20 min