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

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?

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!

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?
• Our promised photos: https://www.facebook.com/ruralpastorstalk

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

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

In this episode we...

• let you know we'll be back next week, Lord willing!

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

In this episode we...

• discuss further education and the rural pastor.
  • Should rural pastors pursue more education as they serve?
    • 1 Timothy 4:11-16
    • Proverbs 1:5
    • Colossians 3:17
  • How can we do this with such busy schedules?
    • Read!
    • Workshops!
    • Seminary!

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

In this episode we...

• discuss the pastor's role in shepherding the flock through counseling.
  • Should the pastor be doing the counseling?
  • What should the pastor do when 1 on 1 counseling dominates ministering to the whole church?
  • Are you equipping the saints for the work of ministry in counseling?

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

In this episode we...

• interview pastor Andy Addis on weekly pastoral rhythms and rest.
  • What do your pastoral rhythms look like?
  • Are you finding rest, or are you getting burned out?
  • At what cost to you and your family is your current ministry?
• Find out more about Andy at his personal website: andyaddis.com
• Check out Andy's rural pastor's podcast here: https://theruralpastor.com/
• Check out Andy's book Rhythms here: https://express.adobe.com/page/k3K6aZlOQhUwU/

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

In this episode we...

• share reliable ways to engage your congregation on Sunday morning without turning to gimmicks.
  • Do you think your church service is effective?
  • Do you think your people think the church service is effective?
  • We need to think carefully as shepherds how we do everything in our Lord's Day gathering from announcements to song selection to preaching. We want to better engage our congregation that they might look more like Christ and be more faithful disciples who glorify God!

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