The Rural Ministry Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-rural-ministry-podcast 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. ©2025 The Center For Rural Ministry a6c4866f-2196-5f1e-bd96-789950aeb777 no en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:09 -0400 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:03:00 -0400 http://www.ruralministry.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/1Vp5HSCLIwZflmYwFuz-V9o2dlXHRZ-oWHEz8a_xSmo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYzJl/ZmMxYmU3M2VmNDBh/YmJlOTg0NjY3YmJi/Mjg0YS5qcGVn.jpg The Rural Ministry Podcast http://www.ruralministry.org episodic The Center for Rural Ministry 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. Does God care about small places. Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing The Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College No No Caring for Pastors: Kaitlyn Wood of ECO 23 23 Caring for Pastors: Kaitlyn Wood of ECO full 5386aec0-c04a-4d74-920c-617defa5bd8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/10d48038 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. 
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]]> 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/

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2178 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/

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No Caring for Pastors: Bill Sukolsky of the CRM 22 22 Caring for Pastors: Bill Sukolsky of the CRM full ce7c468e-e7c2-489d-b842-d1b8927ffcd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0226d382 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 

]]> 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 

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2464 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 

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No Caring for Pastors: Joel Seymour of Vineyard USA 21 21 Caring for Pastors: Joel Seymour of Vineyard USA full c2f03a69-968e-4c07-a26c-6edd7bb72299 https://share.transistor.fm/s/436de275 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2231 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.

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No College Students and Rural Ministry: Connecting with a Campus Near You 20 20 College Students and Rural Ministry: Connecting with a Campus Near You full 07862ddf-ca13-4a49-b93f-b755385b8fa2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a9e527e 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/

]]> 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/

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 20:19:42 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2139 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/

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No College Students and Rural Ministry: Long-Term Fruit 19 19 College Students and Rural Ministry: Long-Term Fruit full a8fb2a92-625c-445d-8ece-b2b0f1e54c11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/391fcdfb 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/

]]> 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/

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2295 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/

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No College Students & Rural Ministry: Spring Break Mission Trip 18 18 College Students & Rural Ministry: Spring Break Mission Trip full 24a56304-93a5-4732-9d06-ac14aaf81f92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/757f99db 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2373 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. 

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No College Students & Rural Ministry: Pastor Calvin Cook 17 17 College Students & Rural Ministry: Pastor Calvin Cook full 0904fe49-fdcd-4fa8-9c43-7f1a41ca4aae https://share.transistor.fm/s/75a3221a 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/FgkvZE0gQfE
https://ruralministry.org/

]]> 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/FgkvZE0gQfE
https://ruralministry.org/

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2382 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/FgkvZE0gQfE
https://ruralministry.org/

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No The God of Small Places with Glenn Daman 16 16 The God of Small Places with Glenn Daman full 387e1f25-5b33-4616-9fde-5bf46f9087cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7dcdb43 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

]]> 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

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2094 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

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No How to Find a Mentor 15 15 How to Find a Mentor full b0905c15-49e8-45d1-8561-a425d41d7c28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a551277 Looking for a mentor? Listen to Charlie share some advice based on his own personal experience over the past several decades... it may not be as complicated as you think!
Home - The Center for Rural Ministry

]]> Looking for a mentor? Listen to Charlie share some advice based on his own personal experience over the past several decades... it may not be as complicated as you think!
Home - The Center for Rural Ministry

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2496 Looking for a mentor? Listen to Charlie share some advice based on his own personal experience over the past several decades... it may not be as complicated as you think!
Home - The Center for Rural Ministry

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No Rasing Leaders: Leading Well with Scott Sunquist 14 14 Rasing Leaders: Leading Well with Scott Sunquist full 03667706-13a0-42c7-93d5-cbd7ad03f528 https://share.transistor.fm/s/296647a5 How can we lead well and instill leadership qualities in others? Scott Sunquist is the President of Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Hamilton, Massachusetts. He is also a mentor of our very own, Charlie Cotherman, Executive Director here at the Center for Rural Ministry.
https://ruralministry.org/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00BBFY8UQ

]]> How can we lead well and instill leadership qualities in others? Scott Sunquist is the President of Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Hamilton, Massachusetts. He is also a mentor of our very own, Charlie Cotherman, Executive Director here at the Center for Rural Ministry.
https://ruralministry.org/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00BBFY8UQ

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2325 How can we lead well and instill leadership qualities in others? Scott Sunquist is the President of Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Hamilton, Massachusetts. He is also a mentor of our very own, Charlie Cotherman, Executive Director here at the Center for Rural Ministry.
https://ruralministry.org/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00BBFY8UQ

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No Raising Leaders: Leadership in the Rural Church 13 13 Raising Leaders: Leadership in the Rural Church full e9c059fb-23f5-42f5-ab29-06024926d79b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fd096b1 What are some of the ways we can identify and develop leaders in a rural church? Hear from both a pastor and a lay leader about what works... and what doesn't.

https://research.lifeway.com/2026/01/07/developing-leaders-in-a-rural-church/
https://www.gallup.com/analytics/697370/unlocking-local-leadership.aspx
https://vineyardusa.org/vineyard-leadership-essentials/
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47327868/2026-college-football-playoff-brought-nick-saban-georgia-miami-oregon-indiana-ole-miss


]]> What are some of the ways we can identify and develop leaders in a rural church? Hear from both a pastor and a lay leader about what works... and what doesn't.

https://research.lifeway.com/2026/01/07/developing-leaders-in-a-rural-church/
https://www.gallup.com/analytics/697370/unlocking-local-leadership.aspx
https://vineyardusa.org/vineyard-leadership-essentials/
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47327868/2026-college-football-playoff-brought-nick-saban-georgia-miami-oregon-indiana-ole-miss


]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2383 What are some of the ways we can identify and develop leaders in a rural church? Hear from both a pastor and a lay leader about what works... and what doesn't.

https://research.lifeway.com/2026/01/07/developing-leaders-in-a-rural-church/
https://www.gallup.com/analytics/697370/unlocking-local-leadership.aspx
https://vineyardusa.org/vineyard-leadership-essentials/
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47327868/2026-college-football-playoff-brought-nick-saban-georgia-miami-oregon-indiana-ole-miss


]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No Raising Leaders: Steve Donaldson & Rural Compassion 12 12 Raising Leaders: Steve Donaldson & Rural Compassion full 9728f082-0b8e-4c9f-ac3e-6994feebf6b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5de58e5c What does it look like to raise up leaders in rural churches? Who better to ask than someone who's doing this work every day with local pastors? Steve Donaldson is the Founder of Rural Compassion.
https://www.ruralcompassion.org
https://ruralministry.org/

]]> What does it look like to raise up leaders in rural churches? Who better to ask than someone who's doing this work every day with local pastors? Steve Donaldson is the Founder of Rural Compassion.
https://www.ruralcompassion.org
https://ruralministry.org/

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2194 What does it look like to raise up leaders in rural churches? Who better to ask than someone who's doing this work every day with local pastors? Steve Donaldson is the Founder of Rural Compassion.
https://www.ruralcompassion.org
https://ruralministry.org/

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No Lifeway Research on the Rural Church 11 11 Lifeway Research on the Rural Church full 3f2764de-2ea2-466c-a995-858893fb8797 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bc1bbc4 New data on the rural church was conducted by Lifeway Research, in a collaborative project from the Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College, The Rural Church Institute at Wheaton College, and the Rural Home Missionary Association.
https://www.rhma.org
https://wheatonbillygraham.com/rural-church-institute/
https://ruralministry.org

]]> New data on the rural church was conducted by Lifeway Research, in a collaborative project from the Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College, The Rural Church Institute at Wheaton College, and the Rural Home Missionary Association.
https://www.rhma.org
https://wheatonbillygraham.com/rural-church-institute/
https://ruralministry.org

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2744 New data on the rural church was conducted by Lifeway Research, in a collaborative project from the Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College, The Rural Church Institute at Wheaton College, and the Rural Home Missionary Association.
https://www.rhma.org
https://wheatonbillygraham.com/rural-church-institute/
https://ruralministry.org

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No God is With Us: The Incarnation in Small Places 10 10 God is With Us: The Incarnation in Small Places full 25f25c59-1fe1-4f0a-abf7-b0e3db09bb69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7382f00d "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." - John 1:14
On the Incarnation: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnation-Saint-Athanasius-Popular-Patristics/dp/0881414271
Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ: https://a.co/d/4Cumg7S
Waiting on the Word: https://a.co/d/b30D9kN

]]> "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." - John 1:14
On the Incarnation: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnation-Saint-Athanasius-Popular-Patristics/dp/0881414271
Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ: https://a.co/d/4Cumg7S
Waiting on the Word: https://a.co/d/b30D9kN

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 1659 "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." - John 1:14
On the Incarnation: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnation-Saint-Athanasius-Popular-Patristics/dp/0881414271
Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ: https://a.co/d/4Cumg7S
Waiting on the Word: https://a.co/d/b30D9kN

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No The Local Church on Mission: Revitalization with Steve McVey 9 9 The Local Church on Mission: Revitalization with Steve McVey full 648ecc66-e503-43f6-9060-2ae491323851 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90f9934d What does it look like to revitalize the local church? Join our discussion with Steve McVey, rural pastor and founder of Dirt Roads Network.
https://youtu.be/GRQ3vynvmlg
Dirt Roads Network
https://ruralministry.org/

]]> What does it look like to revitalize the local church? Join our discussion with Steve McVey, rural pastor and founder of Dirt Roads Network.
https://youtu.be/GRQ3vynvmlg
Dirt Roads Network
https://ruralministry.org/

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2118 What does it look like to revitalize the local church? Join our discussion with Steve McVey, rural pastor and founder of Dirt Roads Network.
https://youtu.be/GRQ3vynvmlg
Dirt Roads Network
https://ruralministry.org/

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No The Local Church on Mission: Building Partnerships in Your Community 8 8 The Local Church on Mission: Building Partnerships in Your Community full 4b96c4ad-f1ae-4a25-84a8-88bb95dc3629 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5fb58fb Building partnerships in your community can be valuable to God's mission for your church.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOENNIHrfH4
https://bbcf.org
https://venangochamber.org

]]> Building partnerships in your community can be valuable to God's mission for your church.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOENNIHrfH4
https://bbcf.org
https://venangochamber.org

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2281 Building partnerships in your community can be valuable to God's mission for your church.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOENNIHrfH4
https://bbcf.org
https://venangochamber.org

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No The Local Church on Mission: Doing Real Ministry with Mark Sentell 7 7 The Local Church on Mission: Doing Real Ministry with Mark Sentell full 3eb918e2-1b42-4414-88f7-b67f0943343a https://share.transistor.fm/s/eaf17def What does it look like to do real ministry in your local community? Listen to our conversation with Pastor Mark Sentell as he offers some practical insights.
https://youtu.be/GGTwkSGBL7Q
https://ruralministry.org/the-garage-how-one-small-church-is-repairing-cars-building-community
https://ruralministry.org/cars-kids-crisis-and-construction-contextualized-rural-ministry

]]> What does it look like to do real ministry in your local community? Listen to our conversation with Pastor Mark Sentell as he offers some practical insights.
https://youtu.be/GGTwkSGBL7Q
https://ruralministry.org/the-garage-how-one-small-church-is-repairing-cars-building-community
https://ruralministry.org/cars-kids-crisis-and-construction-contextualized-rural-ministry

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 2301 What does it look like to do real ministry in your local community? Listen to our conversation with Pastor Mark Sentell as he offers some practical insights.
https://youtu.be/GGTwkSGBL7Q
https://ruralministry.org/the-garage-how-one-small-church-is-repairing-cars-building-community
https://ruralministry.org/cars-kids-crisis-and-construction-contextualized-rural-ministry

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No New Data on the Rural Church 6 6 New Data on the Rural Church full b251d77f-4af7-44d2-9b6b-1e860018d937 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9376a9c9 Optimistic new data was released today by Lifeway Research, in a collaborative project from the Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College, The Rural Church Institute at Wheaton College, and REMA. Hear some of our initial impressions!
https://wheatonbillygraham.com/rural-church-institute/
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Optimistic new data was released today by Lifeway Research, in a collaborative project from the Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College, The Rural Church Institute at Wheaton College, and REMA. Hear some of our initial impressions!
https://wheatonbillygraham.com/rural-church-institute/
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 1773 Optimistic new data was released today by Lifeway Research, in a collaborative project from the Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College, The Rural Church Institute at Wheaton College, and REMA. Hear some of our initial impressions!
https://wheatonbillygraham.com/rural-church-institute/
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No The Local Church on Mission: Two Redemptive Structures of Mission 5 5 The Local Church on Mission: Two Redemptive Structures of Mission full b4d93642-cabb-4621-9b6b-681582725977 https://share.transistor.fm/s/077607fa God's mission has utilized two structures throughout history to further the Kingdom. 
www.ruralministry.org

]]> God's mission has utilized two structures throughout history to further the Kingdom. 
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 1964 God's mission has utilized two structures throughout history to further the Kingdom. 
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No The Local Church on Mission: The Importance of Attention and Intention 4 4 The Local Church on Mission: The Importance of Attention and Intention full 08bd766b-a41a-4459-8c88-74c66aa6627c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7851568f Our ability to pay real attention- to both God and people- can make or break our ministry in small places.
Three Mile an Hour God (Kosuke Koyama)
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Our ability to pay real attention- to both God and people- can make or break our ministry in small places.
Three Mile an Hour God (Kosuke Koyama)
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 1708 Our ability to pay real attention- to both God and people- can make or break our ministry in small places.
Three Mile an Hour God (Kosuke Koyama)
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No What Makes Rural Worth It? 3 3 What Makes Rural Worth It? full d599e155-79ff-4311-a48f-e8b6c39f7466 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b48e40d Rural ministry is beautiful... and its limitations have the potential to hold tremendous value.
C.S. Lewis "The Great Divorce"
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Rural ministry is beautiful... and its limitations have the potential to hold tremendous value.
C.S. Lewis "The Great Divorce"
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 1980 Rural ministry is beautiful... and its limitations have the potential to hold tremendous value.
C.S. Lewis "The Great Divorce"
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No What Makes Rural Challenging? 2 2 What Makes Rural Challenging? full 15b3f1f9-3203-4e3d-9770-dc092e37776a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7682c2f3 Ministry is hard... especially in a rural context. How do we further the kingdom in our communities with limited resources?
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Ministry is hard... especially in a rural context. How do we further the kingdom in our communities with limited resources?
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 1879 Ministry is hard... especially in a rural context. How do we further the kingdom in our communities with limited resources?
www.ruralministry.org

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No Why Choose Rural? 1 1 Why Choose Rural? full 56b77a59-5280-4d24-b813-c75f08112a7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/28d620a0 Is bigger always better? How has this mindset come to dominate our culture (as well as our churches)? It's possible that God has put you in a small place for a reason, so how can we listen for that call?

www.ruralministry.org

]]> Is bigger always better? How has this mindset come to dominate our culture (as well as our churches)? It's possible that God has put you in a small place for a reason, so how can we listen for that call?

www.ruralministry.org

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 The Center for Rural Ministry The Center for Rural Ministry 1721 Is bigger always better? How has this mindset come to dominate our culture (as well as our churches)? It's possible that God has put you in a small place for a reason, so how can we listen for that call?

www.ruralministry.org

]]> Rural, Church, Christianity, College, Pastor, Flourishing No