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		<title>Revitalization: Do&#8217;s, Don&#8217;ts, and Practical Tips with Sam Rainer</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us today as host Joe Epley interviews Sam Rainer, rural pastor and author, on the topic of revitalization. In this interview Sam breaks down what it takes to build a revitalization culture, talks about the right attitudes and mindsets in relation to a rural church, and ultimately provides many helpful do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts of &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ruraladvancement.com/podcast/revitalization-culture-setting-history-and-practical-tips-with-sam-rainer/">Revitalization: Do&#8217;s, Don&#8217;ts, and Practical Tips with Sam Rainer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ruraladvancement.com">Rural Advancement</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us today as host Joe Epley interviews Sam Rainer, rural pastor and author, on the topic of revitalization. In this interview Sam breaks down what it takes to build a revitalization culture, talks about the right attitudes and mindsets in relation to a rural church, and ultimately provides many helpful do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts of the revitalization process.</p>
<p>As always, if you would like to reach out to the show with feedback or ideas, or to find encouragement, connect with our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com</p>
<p>You can connect more with Sam as a pastor, author, and speaker, as well as see his full catalog of books at <a href="https://samrainer.com/">samrainer.com</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ruraladvancement.com/podcast/revitalization-culture-setting-history-and-practical-tips-with-sam-rainer/">Revitalization: Do&#8217;s, Don&#8217;ts, and Practical Tips with Sam Rainer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ruraladvancement.com">Rural Advancement</a>.</p>
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