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!

For ministry leaders serving in the difficult but needed work of the rural church. Too often you feel alone and under resourced, but you have a partner. Finding hope and sustainable rhythms in the ministry. This unique episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the NAMB (North American Mission Board) AMS Lab in Atlanta, Ga. Chosen Road preforms the theme song live: One Willing Soul.