The Rural Ministry Podcast

The Center for Rural Ministry
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Does God care about small places? How can we faithfully serve Christ in a rural context? What is the future of the church in rural America? The Rural Ministry Podcast deals with questions like this, and much more, in the hopes of bringing practical resources and inspiring stories to help the church flourish in rural communities.

  1. Jun 23

    Caring for Pastors: Kaitlyn Wood of ECO

    What makes for a healthy church? Kaitlyn Wood is the Director of Church Health & Flourish Movement with ECO, and works with many local pastors and churches to help answer this question. https://ruralministry.org/

  2. Jun 9

    Caring for Pastors: Bill Sukolsky of the CRM

    What does it look like to be a pastor of pastors? Bill Sukolsky is a retired Presbyterian pastor, and now serves as Pastor Liaison at the Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College. Listen in as he shares his heart and fulfills his retirement call to serve his fellow rural pastors."A Pastor to Pastors" Short Film

  3. May 26

    Caring for Pastors: Joel Seymour of Vineyard USA

    What does it look like for churches and denominations to care for their pastors? Hear from Joel Seymour, Super Regional Leader for Vineyard USA, a national leadership role focused on developing and supporting regional structures, training, and equipping local pastors.

  4. May 13

    College Students and Rural Ministry: Connecting with a Campus Near You

    Looking to connect your church to a local college campus? Hear from Eric Fehr, Assistant Dean of Student Life & Learning at Grove City College, as he offers practical insights into making lasting connections with college students. https://ruralministry.org/

  5. Apr 28

    College Students and Rural Ministry: Long-Term Fruit

    What are the long-term fruits of student engagement with rural churches? Becky Montoro, a Grove City alumna and former student-intern through the Center for Rural Ministry, joins Pastor Wade Henderson of Living Faith Church, to discuss the long-term impact of student engagement in the flourishing of small-town congregations.https://ruralministry.org/https://livingfaithpa.com/

  6. Apr 14

    College Students & Rural Ministry: Spring Break Mission Trip

    A group of Grove City College students talks about the impact of their mission trip over spring break, ministering to several rural churches in western Pennsylvania and western New York.

  7. Mar 31

    College Students & Rural Ministry: Pastor Calvin Cook

    Pastor Calvin Cook of Kane Community Church offers a thoughtful look into his ongoing collaboration with the CRM and Grove City College students. Listen in as he discusses the profound impact of mentoring these students and the shared growth experienced over the past several years.https://youtu.be/FgkvZE0gQfEhttps://ruralministry.org/

  8. Mar 17

    The God of Small Places with Glenn Daman

    Glenn Daman is the co-editor of "The God of Small Places", a brand new book that aims to develop a vibrant theological vision for rural ministry.https://www.amazon.com/God-Small-Places-Institute-Resource/dp/B0GPTBPMG3

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Does God care about small places? How can we faithfully serve Christ in a rural context? What is the future of the church in rural America? The Rural Ministry Podcast deals with questions like this, and much more, in the hopes of bringing practical resources and inspiring stories to help the church flourish in rural communities.

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  • Creator
    The Center for Rural Ministry
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2025 The Center For Rural Ministry
  • Show Website
    The Rural Ministry Podcast