Pastor Mike Skaggs has spent his 30 year ministry career revitalizing rural churches. Join us today as he shares about how to find footing in a community, the importance of integrity in all areas, and how to keep God’s church on mission.
As always, if you want to reach out to the show for encouragement, feedback, or to contribute ideas, feel free to email our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com
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Setting the Atmosphere for the Day of Worship December 2, 2020 "Finding a way to reach your audience and knowing your…
Dennis Parillo: A Cruise Ship Musician’s Testimony… June 29, 2020 A firsthand story of how God used one man’s skills…
The Churching of America 1776-2005 Book Critique October 27, 2021 Book by Roger Finke and Rodney Stark Review by Jim…
From Headlining Musicians to Rural Tennessee Pastors June 22, 2020 Who would have guessed the same couple that stood on…
Chi Alpha Students Launching Ministry in Rural West… December 2, 2021 What if students started finding jobs in small, unlikely places?
A Humble Pastor, an Incredible God, and Principles… August 30, 2021 “My house will be a place where people gather to…
God’s Country: Faith, Hope, and the Future of the… November 1, 2020 By Rev. Joseph Epley Brad Roth’s 2017 work, God’s Country:…
Finding Joy in the Journey April 16, 2022 The joy in rural ministry comes from embracing Paul’s encouragement…
Discipleship, Gideon, and a Rural Kansas Church January 31, 2022 Replace the torches with weekly meetings, accountability partners, and biblical…
A High Calling: Interview with Bryan Jarrett April 9, 2021 By Joe Epley Unassuming. Overlooked. Unimportant. Disinteresting. At times, rural…