Rural Pastor's Talk
Rural Pastor's Talk
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On this episode we discuss:Our final episode of season 4. Consider with us how God is advancing His kingdom in rural places.CONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.bu
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, host TJ Freeman discusses the challenge of making big decisions, especially for Christians living in small towns. He explains the common struggle of wanting direct guidance from God
In this episode we...discuss why we manuscript and why we think you should try it!What do you bring to the pulpit?Notes?An outline?A manuscript?Why manuscript?It keeps you faithfulIt keeps you focusedIt keeps you conciseChallenges with manuscri
In this episode we...discuss why the intro to your sermon matters.What is a bad intro?What makes a good intro?Short (400 words or less)Central to the textRelatable to everyone (Problematize the text)A good hookCONTACT Call and leave a message a
In this episode we...discuss shepherding our churches through highs and lows, knowns and unknowns.TJ interviews Josh concerning his recent experience with a building that fell through, and very well may be resurrected!CONTACT Call and leave a m
In this episode we...discuss not stopping until the text you’re preaching has impacted your heart.What are the consequences if you preach unaffected by the text?You give a lectureYou have no purposeYou have weak applicationYou are a hypocriteYo
In this episode we...discuss our latest sermons and how we put them together.We use the tools we've spoken of this season, and are excited to share our latest examples of sermons we've preached and are preparing!CONTACT Call and leave a message
In this episode we...discuss the path forward in ministry when you’re serving under compulsion.Do you feel stuck in a rut for any number of reasons?Pushback in the churchLack of zealNothing seems to be changing in your congregationWhat should o
In this episode we...discuss how to articulate your sermon study in such a way that is understandable and clear to the congregation.How you "adorn" your sermon matters.Put your title, argument, and points to work!What illustrations will you use
In this episode we...discuss how to make the argument in context for your sermon passage.Don't just teach a lessonDon't tell people about the passageMake the argument the author was making to his audience!All of season 4 has given you the tools
Thanks for sticking with us! We’ll get the latest episode up ASAP!CONTACT Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741 Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.
In this episode we...discuss how to make application rise from the text and resonate with your people.Ask good questions that actually relate and are answered by the text.Apply the text to Christians and Non-Christians alike.Apply the text to t
In this episode we...discuss how to properly include the gospel in our sermons.Beware playing "Pint the Jesus on the Sermon"The gospel is not just "Jesus died for your sins."Instead, consider from the text itself what aspect of God's ETERNAL pl
In this episode we...discuss why the Scripture is sufficient for life and godliness.What are you putting your hope in to change your people?Why is Scripture sufficient?How should the sufficiency of Scripture affect our preaching?CONTACT Call an
In this episode we...discuss how context informs the meaning of a passage:LiteraryWhat comes above and below your current passage?How does this affect the author's argument?Historic / CulturalHow does the specific culture at the specific time a
In this episode we...discuss HOW to use the tools for preaching different text types:NarrativeConsider the story arch, and where the conflict arises and is resolved.DiscourseWhat is the argument the author is making? How does he defend himself?
In this episode we...discuss the different kinds of biblical texts that will make up our sermons.The type of text we're dealing with will determine the tools we need for the job.NarrativeEx: The Gospel according to MarkConsider the story arch,
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) 7
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
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
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 t
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/rural
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 Events9Marks Workshop at Wellsboro Bible Church: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fulfill-your-
In this episode we...let you know we'll be back next week, Lord willing!Upcoming Events9Marks Workshop at Wellsboro Bible Church: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fulfill-your-ministry-a-9-marks-workshop-for-pastors-and-church-leaders-tickets-54636
In this episode we...discuss further education and the rural pastor.Should rural pastors pursue more education as they serve?1 Timothy 4:11-16Proverbs 1:5Colossians 3:17How can we do this with such busy schedules?Read!Workshops!Seminary!Upcomin
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