Missions Archives - Rural Advancement

Evangelism, Generosity, and Pentecost Part 2 with Joe Girdler

Hope Danzl — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:19:43 +0000

Join us for a two part conversation with Dr. Joe Girdler. Dr. Joe is a published author, current superintendent of the Assemblies of God of Kentucky, and has a lengthy career in ministry. In part 1, we discussed Dr. Joe’s story, some practical ways in which small town pastors can set the atmosphere on a Sunday morning, and how to encourage conversations about the Holy Spirit. In part two we are shifting towards talking about generosity and missions.

You can find links to all of Dr. Joe’s books at joegirdler.com

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

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Evangelism, Generosity, and Pentecost Part 1 with Dr. Joe Girdler

Staff — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:28:17 +0000

Join us for a two part conversation with Dr. Joe Girdler. Dr. Joe is a published author, current superintendent of the Assemblies of God of Kentucky, and has a lengthy career in ministry. In part 1, we will discuss Dr. Joe’s story, some practical ways in which small town pastors can set the atmosphere on a Sunday morning, and how to encourage conversations about the Holy Spirit. Part two will shift focus to talk about evangelism and generosity.

You can find links to all of Dr. Joe’s books at joegirdler.com

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

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People First Giving with Josh Lowrance

Staff — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:56:03 +0000

Join pastor Josh Lowrance as we discuss the topic of giving. In rural churches where resources are limited, Pastor Josh makes the case that priority should be given to missions, benevolence, and community outreach. He advocates that God will bless those who put people first in this way.

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

To read about the story of pastor Josh’s church, click here.

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The Rural Church and Missions Impact with Manual Probuhdas

Staff — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:39:59 +0000

Join us today as we discuss the impact of the rural church on global missions efforts with pastor and missionary Manual Probuhdas. We discuss the rural church as it relates to supporting, sending, and identifying with missionary work in many different global contexts.

As always, feel free to reach out to the show if you are in need of encouragement, or if you have ideas or feedback for the show. Email our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

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Pastor Cody Cochran: The Challenges and Benefits of Church Planting

Hope Danzl — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:39:13 +0000

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