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Rural pastors helping rural pastors think biblically about the local church.

Rural Pastor's Talk TJ Freeman & Joe Wagner

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 49 Ratings

Rural pastors helping rural pastors think biblically about the local church.

    How Do I Know What to Preach?

    How Do I Know What to Preach?

    In this episode we...
    discuss mapping out your sermons once you have a P.L.A.N.Once you know what your church needs to hear, where do you go from there?How do we practically break down our sermon texts?CONTACT
    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com
    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
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    • 15 min
    How to Know What Your Church Needs You to Preach

    How to Know What Your Church Needs You to Preach

    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 congregationLook to the ScriptureAssess what the congregation needsNavigate faithfullyCONTACT
    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com
    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors
    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    • 25 min
    What Target Are You Shooting For?

    What Target Are You Shooting For?

    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?CONTACT
    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com
    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors
    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    • 26 min
    How’s Your Soul?

    How’s Your Soul?

    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!CONTACT
    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741
    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com
    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/
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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors
    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    • 20 min
    What to do When You Feel Unspiritual

    What to do When You Feel Unspiritual

    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/ruralpastorstalkUpcoming 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=IwAR3MA7JIt4z6vdh3nYopBvrQng7dQyu1Qu8EjDbbAcmGTOtPNKT8PLXOu7oCONTACT
    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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    • 46 min
    Are Mission Statements Necessary?

    Are Mission Statements Necessary?

    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=IwAR3MA7JIt4z6vdh3nYopBvrQng7dQyu1Qu8EjDbbAcmGTOtPNKT8PLXOu7oCONTACT
    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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    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
49 Ratings

49 Ratings

jpwhite81 ,

Thank you, Lord!

So glad to find this podcast. I’m a pastor in a rural context and these guys speak to so many things I and the elders I serve with face. Thank you men for putting this content out there!

John in Michigan.

Rural PA ,

Great Resource

This is one of my favorite podcasts and I’m not even a pastor! If you have any interest or involvement in any kind of ministry, including attending church, this podcast will help you to understand what your pastor has on his plate.
This is also a great resource for someone considering entering the pastorate.

Nick from Minnesota ,

Excellent Resource

Great resource for equipping the rural church. As a city lay pastor it’s helping kindle a desire for rural ministry. Only criticism is that TJ criticizes Josh too much.

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