If video works for farmers, video can work anywhere! But, please know that video ministry is not THE way, or the best way… it’s just A way to do ministry in hard to reach places. Don’t be deterred by cost, tradition and don’t say no for other people. Instead, explore the possibilities of what might be a benefit to you and/or your congregation:
Stepping down doesn’t mean stepping out… it’s raising others up to use their strengths when you have reached your limit. No pastor is a super human. We all have our limits and if we recognize them we can actually take our church further!
People will follow leaders longer than they follow plans, but you need to be a leader worth following. Rural pastor, here are five ways to become that leader:
People follow vision more than they follow need. And they’re willing to put the hand to the plow when they see a big vision. Learn the difference between lead lag measures and set the bar high for what God’s called you to do!
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The pastor leader also needs to be the pastor shepherd. The importance of understanding relationships and valuing their role in pastoring is even more important in the rural context. Join us for this discussion and get a game plan to negotiate the gurgling waters of relationships from Walmart to the church to the porch to the kitchen.
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The rural pastor is like any pastor, a sermon is due every Sunday morning! But when you’re bi-vocational and pulled in numerous directions what does your preparation schedule look like? How much focus should you put on presentation? And what’s the follow up, to make yourself better? Join us for a conversation with two practitioners and set expectations in reality for preaching week in and week out.
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Living in rurality has it’s advantages, but one clear problem for anyone living, working and serving “out there” is the lack of resources. Whether it’s stuff for the church, events to attend, or training to access, resources have always been a huge need in rurality. But, in this episode we introduce you to TheReplantHub.com
It is possible to feel alone in the midst of the crowd, and the problem is even more real for the rural pastor. Why? Because the isolation is often not just perceived, but it’s a reality. There are ways to connect and resources to use, but it will take an intentional practice on the part of every rural leader to stay healthy
The role of the rural pastor is often obscured by the title of the position they fill: volunteer, bi-vocational, co-vocational, or full-time. Those labels make some pastors feel like there is a big leagues to get to if you are not full time, and may even be used in a demeaning way by congregation members. But, there are no part time pastors, even if you are paid part time. Your vocational identity is important, but your role is even more important… probably more than you know!
Welcome to the first episode the Rural Pastor Podcast hosted by Andy Addis and our guest Mark Clifton. In this episode we’ll get make introductions and talk about the heart and struggles that prompted the creation of the podcast. This unique episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the AMS Lab in Atlanta, Ga.