Rural Pastor's Talk

Sep 12 2024 178 ep. 43 mins 15
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Rural pastors helping rural pastors think biblically about the local church.

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Rural Places Gaining Ground

Sep 12 2024 10 mins  
On this episode we discuss:Our final episode of season 4. Consider with us how God is advancing His kingdom in rural places.CONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: [email protected] Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors Twitter: @ruralpastorsLISTEN Itunes Spotify

How Can I Know God’s Will?

Sep 07 2024 19 mins  
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, host TJ Freeman discusses the challenge of making big decisions, especially for Christians living in small towns. He explains the common struggle of wanting direct guidance from God to make decisions easier. Through recounting his own experience of deciding whether to move from Florida to Pennsylvania, he emphasizes the

Why You Should Consider Manuscripting

Aug 29 2024 29 mins  
In this episode we...discuss why we manuscript and why we think you should try it!What do you bring to the pulpit?Notes?An outline?A manuscript?Why manuscript?It keeps you faithfulIt keeps you focusedIt keeps you conciseChallenges with manuscripting that need to be overcome:Don't just read your manuscript, make eye contact!Don't read like a lecture, color your words and preach!CONT

The First 400 Words Matter

Aug 23 2024 23 mins  
In this episode we...discuss why the intro to your sermon matters.What is a bad intro?What makes a good intro?Short (400 words or less)Central to the textRelatable to everyone (Problematize the text)A good hookCONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: [email protected] Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.faceb

Shepherding Through the Unknowns

Aug 08 2024 22 mins  
In this episode we...discuss shepherding our churches through highs and lows, knowns and unknowns.TJ interviews Josh concerning his recent experience with a building that fell through, and very well may be resurrected!CONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: [email protected] Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://w

How to Know If You’re a Heartless Preacher

Aug 01 2024 28 mins  
In this episode we...discuss not stopping until the text you’re preaching has impacted your heart.What are the consequences if you preach unaffected by the text?You give a lectureYou have no purposeYou have weak applicationYou are a hypocriteYou are unable to sympathize with the people God has called you to shepherdHow can you get the text into your heart?God must do this!PrayMed

If We Can Do It, You Can Do It Too!

Jul 25 2024 31 mins  
In this episode we...discuss our latest sermons and how we put them together.We use the tools we've spoken of this season, and are excited to share our latest examples of sermons we've preached and are preparing!CONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: [email protected] Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.fac

Are You Stuck in a Rut?

Jul 18 2024 14 mins  
In this episode we...discuss the path forward in ministry when you’re serving under compulsion.Do you feel stuck in a rut for any number of reasons?Pushback in the churchLack of zealNothing seems to be changing in your congregationWhat should our response be?RepentanceRomans 12:9-11CONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: [email protected] Website: http:

Does Your Sermon Title Matter?

Jul 12 2024 18 mins  
In this episode we...discuss how to articulate your sermon study in such a way that is understandable and clear to the congregation.How you "adorn" your sermon matters.Put your title, argument, and points to work!What illustrations will you use that are pointed, but clear?Clarity over cleverness!CONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: [email protected] We

Should You Argue with Your Church Members?

Jul 05 2024 19 mins  
In this episode we...discuss how to make the argument in context for your sermon passage.Don't just teach a lessonDon't tell people about the passageMake the argument the author was making to his audience!All of season 4 has given you the tools to come to this step.CONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: [email protected] Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.