Why Your Church Needs a Good Set of Binoculars

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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

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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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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In this episode we...

• discuss how you can teach your congregation to obey all that Christ's commands using a tool that you might not expect. Can Sunday School be redeemed without adding more work to your plate?

Upcoming Events

• TGC Gathering at First Southern Baptist: https://fb.me/e/3qBOjuFb8
• 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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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In this episode we...

• discuss ChatGPT and what applications or drawbacks it may have in rural ministry.

Upcoming Events

• TGC Gathering at First Southern Baptist: https://fb.me/e/3qBOjuFb8
• 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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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In this episode we...

• give you a realistic pathway to find rest and refreshment without hurting the church or piling on more work SO you can be more effective in the long haul.
  • Plan:
    • Week 1 = Rest
    • Week 2 = Catch up at home or Church
    • *Visit other churches

Upcoming Events

• TGC Gathering at First Southern Baptist: https://fb.me/e/3qBOjuFb8
• 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

CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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