Longevity Archives - Rural Advancement

Introducing FRAN and FRANK Part 1 with Dr. Terry Yancey

Staff — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:25:20 +0000

Dr. Terry Yancey served as pastor and ministry leader in Kansas for decades. Join part 1 of this conversation as we discuss the importance of demographics, being Pentecostal and intellectual, and the importance of outreach.

As always, if you would like to reach out to the show with ideas or feedback, or for encouragement, please contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Pastoring for all Seasons with Cordell Hines

Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:49:08 +0000

Pastor Cordell Hines shares about his diverse experiences through 30+ years of ministry. He talks of bringing order to out of control Pentecostal experience, pastoring through church hurt, restoring faith in a pastorate after the failure of others, and much more! Tune in today for this exciting conversation!

As always, if you would like to reach out to the show for encouragement, or to give feedback and ideas, contact our host Joe Epley at Joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Longevity, Church Planting, and a Culture of Family with Cody Cochran

Staff — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:26:41 +0000

Pastor Cody Cochran walks us through the highs and lows of longevity, why a pastor should or should not plant a church, and offers his unique take on creating a culture of family in his church. Tune in and check it out!

As always, if you want to reach out to the show with feedback and ideas, or for encouragement, please contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Circles of Gratitude with Joe Epley

Staff — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:40:08 +0000

Join our host Joe Epley as he discusses different ways to express gratitude for the church and community you find yourself serving in. Gratitude can be a powerful element towards helping people have longevity in the rural church.

As always, if you would like to reach out to the show to give feedback or ideas, as well as for encouragement, please contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Resiliency in the Rural Church with Chuck and Chris Griffin

Staff — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:40:35 +0000

Join pastors Chuck and Chris Griffin as we walk through the mindsets, marriage principles, and ministry practices that help us do ministry over a lifetime. Their story has ups and downs, and the lessons gleaned from each season are full of great nuggets for pastors who aspire to minister long term!

As always, if you want to reach out to the show with feedback or ideas, or for encouragement, please contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Cowboy Church with Stan Formby

Staff — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:10:10 +0000

Pastor Stan Formby shares a lifetime of lessons from pastoral ministry, including how to persevere when things grow and when they don’t grow. He also highlights his newest venture, Cowboy Church, and how God is using it to reach people in his rural context. Tune in!

As always, if you want to reach out to the show with feedback or ideas, or to find encouragement, contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Church Planting and Revitalization with Paul Drost

Staff — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:58:25 +0000

Pastor Paul Drost talks us through his journey as a church planter, sharing insights on what success looks like, highlighting several great stories, and finally sharing wisdom he has picked up along the way on how to pour ourselves out for the sake of ministry.

As always, if you would like to reach out to the show for encouragement, or with feedback or ideas, please connect with our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Mindsets for growth with Scott Burr

Staff — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:14:24 +0000

Pastor Scott shares on mindsets that have helped him achieve longevity in rural ministry. He covers practical areas like establishing a good deacon culture or how to handle families that leave, as well as his own personal moments with God that have kept him motivated when pastoral ministry gets tough.

Also, pastor Scott Burr is a published author! His book on preparing for marriage is a great resource for couples seeking godly wisdom as they approach marriage, as well as for the pastors who are guiding those couples through counseling. Check out Bound by God: Spiritual & Practical Preparation for Entering the Marriage Covenant at the link here.

As always, feel free to reach out to the show with encouragement, feedback, or ideas by emailing our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Small Town Resistance, the Power of a Funeral, and Successful Longevity with Jeff Kapelle

Staff — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:46:14 +0000

Pastor Jeff Kapelle has spent 35 years ministering in Tolna, ND. Join us today as he reflects on his tenure and how he has continued to minister successfully in his rural context.

If you ever want to contact pastor Jeff, he can be reached at Kapklan@gondtc.com.

If you want to reach out to the show for feedback, ideas, or encouragement, contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Health and Dysfunction in the Rural Church with Barry Johnson

Staff — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:19:34 +0000

Pastor Barry Johnson has worked with dysfunctional churches and tried to bring them back to a place of health. After being in ministry for three decades, he has ample wisdom and insight on what to look out for in a rural church, and what some signs of health are! Tune in for some wisdom!

As always, if you would like to reach out to the show with feedback or ideas, or just to talk with someone and find encouragement, please reach out to our host, Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com!

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Adapting to Rural Culture with Steve Mallery

Staff — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:39:35 +0000

Join pastor Steve Mallery as he talks about his journey of learning to adapt to the rural context. In today’s episode we also discuss how to change the reputation of a church and how to have effective longevity.

As always, if you want to reach out to the show with ideas or feedback, or just for some encouragement, contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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The Challenges and Blessings of Longevity with Foster Beckstrand

Staff — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:05:25 +0000

Pastor Foster Beckstrand has been in Dazey, ND for 24 years. Over that span he was walked through the ebbs and flows of rural church life while faithfully serving his community. Tune in today as we discuss longevity with him!

As always, feel free to reach out to the show with ideas or feedback, or if you just need encouragement! My email is joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Bi-vocational Voices Part 5 with Aimee Osterhout

Staff — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:32:27 +0000

Join us today as we talk with Pastor Aimee Osterhout about her journey in a rural community of 98 people! Today she tells us of the value of persistence in reaching your community and the importance of trusting in the Lord’s timing!

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