This month we’re sharing Dr. Brooks’ first session from Back 40 Conference 2019. Grab a notebook! You’re going to want to take notes.

Danny Davis is a pastor, professor, and author who’s spent the last 6 years studying rural turnaround churches. Here’s our conversation

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John Stanko is an author, speaker, trainer, and mentor. He helps leaders to communicate purpose and to equip their teams to carry that purpose into every area of their church or organization. He’s also passionate about coaching writers to produce the books they’ve only dreamt of writing. It’s a great conversation, and we know it will be beneficial in your leadership.

Find him at http://johnstanko.us

Mel sits down with Pastor Kim Masengale to discuss being a woman in ministry, a pastor’s wife, and following God sized dreams. It’s a GREAT conversation. Buckle up.

Judah Thomas is the lead pastor at Word of Grace in Indiana, PA. We talk with him about leading a turn around church, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, and redefining vision to your leadership. It’s an incredible conversation that we know you’ll benefit from.

Derrick Ross is the pastor of Celebration Church in Lakeville, MN. This month we talk with him about leading through difficult seasons and helping your church get healthy financially. His insights and experience are valuable in whatever context you pastor in. We hope you enjoy Mel’s conversation with Derrick Ross.

Find Derrick online at:

celebrationchurch.net

Mike Elkins is Lead Pastor at New Hope Community Church in Bryan, OH. In this episode we’re sharing his talk from a Back 40 Roundtable. He tells about his experience with burnout and facing one hard realities in the middle of great success.

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Scott Magdalein is the founder and CEO of Trained Up, and he’s one of the leading thinkers on how the church can leverage technology to help reach the world. He’s passionate, articulate, and really has a lot to say about the future of the church. You’re going to love our conversation with Scott.  Enjoy!

Find Scott online: @ScottMagdalein @trained_up  trainedup.church  scottmagdalein.com

Jon Sanders is the pastor of Rescue Church in Flandreu, SD and the director of the Big Church Small Town network.  This month Jon sits down with Mel for a fascinating conversation about bivocational ministry, unconventional paths to pastoring, transitioning communities, and the future of rural ministry.

We hope you enjoy it!

Find out more about Big Church Small Town at bigchurchsmalltown.com

Also, pick up Jon’s book Rural Church Rescue

Blessings!

This month’s guest is Chrissy Schaeffer. Chrissy is a researcher with One Hope. One Hope is a ministry that primarily focuses on children and teens. As a part of that ministry, Chrissy has been researching rural churches to discover what makes churches effective in reaching and discipling kids and teens. It’s an insightful look into the unique aspects of rural ministry.

If you’d like to access any of the resources that One Hope has available simply visit onehope.net

Or, to connect with Chrissy email her at [email protected] or find her on Facebook 

As always, thanks for making Back 40 a part of your day. Enjoy!