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The Rural Pastor Podcast

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25 reviews
This podcast has
86 episodes
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No
Date created
2022/06/01
Latest episode
2026/09/24
Average duration
31 min.
Release period
29 days

Description

The Rural Pastor Podcast knows that isolation, low resources and vocational identity are three heavy weights hanging heavy on the rural church leader and we want to help you move from surviving to thriving. It is designed to be a kitchen table conversation between you and real-time practitioners who've done rural ministry for years. Our desire is to affirm the role that you play whether it's full-time part-time or somewhere in between, and to share with you a variety of resources that will make your life and ministry easier. - Isolation & Loneliness in Ministry rural pastor loneliness, pastoral isolation, ministry burnout, lonely pastor support, isolated church leader, community for pastors, connect rural pastors Burnout / Fatigue / Stress pastor burnout recovery, ministry fatigue, stressed pastor, overwhelmed pastor, emotional health for pastors, self-care for church leaders Bivocational / Financial Struggles bivocational pastor support, pastors with day job, low income pastor, financial stress ministry, ministry with limited resources Feeling stuck / stuck ministry stuck in ministry, stuck pastor season, ministry stuck point, no resources church, under-resourced church leadership Renewal / Revival / Hope spiritual renewal for pastors, revival for rural churches, hope for exhausted pastor, renewing passion ministry, ministry refresh Creative ideas / innovation creative ministry ideas, church innovation rural, fresh ministry strategies, creative outreach small church, novel ministry methods Biblical / Theological Anchoring biblical solutions for pastors, theology for ministry, doctrine for church leaders, scriptural guidance for pastors, biblical leadership Community / Connection / Engagement church leader community, peer support pastors, connecting rural churches, pastor network, ministry collaboration Growth & Opportunity growth for small church, opportunities in rural church, expanding small church ministry, multiplying ministry in low resource areas Wellbeing & Renewal spiritual, emotional, physical health pastors, rest and renewal ministry, balancing life & ministry, rejuvenation for church leaders “how to avoid pastor burnout in small towns” “encouragement for rural pastors feeling alone” “ministry ideas for under-resourced churches” “bivocational pastor encouragement podcast” “renewal and hope for exhausted pastors” “creative outreach for small town churches” “biblical answers for struggling church leaders” “theology for everyday ministry challenges” “finding community as an isolated pastor” “ways to reboot your pastoral passion” “leading a church with hardly any resources” “surviving small church ministry” “how to pastor when you feel stuck” “hope and revival in rural ministry” “practical theology for rural pastors” “support for stressed pastors” “ministry ideas for weary church leader” “renew your calling as pastor” “pastoral care in rural contexts” “how to grow a small church in rural area”

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Back in Rhythm: Leading Your Church Into Fall
2026/09/24
For many families, the real “new year” isn’t January—it’s when school starts. Fall brings calendars, routines, predictability, and an enormous opportunity for churches. But it can also bring overload. Andy, Chris, and Matt discuss how rural pastors can capitalize on fall momentum without making the church one more organization exhausting families.
The 5–9 Around Your 9–5: Making the Margins Matter
2026/09/18
Rural ministry rarely fits neatly into office hours. Whether you’re bivocational, fully funded, or juggling ministry with family and community responsibilities, some of the most important parts of life happen in the margins. Andy Addis, Chris Snider, and Matt Macnaughton talk about intentionally using the “5–9” around your “9–5”—not as another productivity hack, but as […]
Growing Up Pastoral – Hearing from Ministry Kids
2026/06/12
What do pastor’s kids wish ministry parents knew? In this episode, three siblings who grew up in ministry share honest lessons about family, faith, church life, and living in the ministry fishbowl. Their practical insights on intentional parenting, healthy family culture, and navigating church life offer encouragement for every ministry family. Parenting is hard. Parenting […]
From Big Three to Core Four: Tackling Hopelessness in Rural Ministry
2026/05/28
Rural ministry challenges are evolving. What was once known as the “Big Three”—isolation, vocational identity, and limited resources—has now become the “Core Four” with a new and critical addition: hopelessness. Recorded live at the North American Mission Board Replant Lab in Alpharetta, this episode dives into why so many rural pastors are battling discouragement and […]
Biblical Partnerships: What Colossians Teaches Rural Churches (with Kyle Bueermann)
2026/05/21
Ministry was never meant to be done alone. In this episode, Dr. Kyle Bueermann helps us unpack the closing chapter of Colossians and the powerful model it gives for gospel partnerships. Whether you’re a rural pastor needing support or a church ready to help others, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to both give […]
You’re Not Alone: Overcoming Rural Ministry Obstacles Through Partnership
2026/05/14
Rural ministry can feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Recorded live at a Rural Summit in Palatka, Florida, this episode features leaders from the North American Mission Board Replant Team discussing the most common challenges rural pastors face—and how partnership can provide real solutions. With insights from Kathy Addis, JimBo Stewart, and […]
Better Worship in Small Churches: Tools Every Rural Pastor Needs
2026/05/07
What does healthy worship look like in a rural church? In this episode, Dr. Kyle Bueermann joins us to unpack the tension between live and recorded worship and how rural churches can thrive regardless of resources. We offer practical tools to evaluate your worship ministry with three key markers: solid, simple, and singable. Whether you’re […]
Rural Ministry Unfiltered: Challenges, Joys, and Honest Insights from the Rural Summit
2026/05/01
What’s it really like to serve in rural ministry? In this special episode recorded at the Salina Rural Summit, pastors and leaders from across the country share the best and hardest parts of leading in small and remote churches. From isolation and limited resources to deep relationships and lasting impact, this episode gives a raw, […]
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 79 – Intergenerational Ministry
2025/10/02
What would it be like to actually be the generation that declares the glory of God? We will never know, until we understand what a generation is in biblical language and terms. Listen in as Andy Addis and Danny Payne unpack the heart of intergenerational ministry, showing how older saints making space for young families […]
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 78 – Events and Outreach
2025/09/25
You may think that your town doesn’t have much to offer, and maybe even question how much your church has to offer. But the truth is you have everything you need to make a difference if you use the resources that you have (and are) in Christ Jesus! In this episode of the Rural Pastor […]
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 77 – Glancing Vs Gazing
2025/09/18
Join our discussion on the importance of the leader’s personal devotional life. Are you gazing into the scriptures and onto the face of your Savior, or are you merely giving Him a glance? Changing this can change everything! In this episode of the Rural Pastor Podcast, Andy Addis and Danny Payne share honest stories from […]
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 76 – Intercongregational Support
2025/09/11
Rural Pastor Podcast host Andy Addis and leader of a multi site network of churches along with Danny Payne, Associational Mission Strategist ove4r more than 50 church bodies, discuss the benefits and obstacles of intercongregational work. Not giving up autonomy, but strengthening by working in ways that are better together, how can you and your […]
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 75 – Embracing the gift of retirees
2025/09/04
Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion on a gift God has given the rural church in older members. Retirees can be one of the greatest assets a church has, if we see them that way. Volunteering, serving and ownership all give older congregation members a purpose that can align with the vision […]
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 74 – Bridging the digital gap
2025/08/28
Rural Pastor Podcast host Andy Addis welcomes Kevin Ferstl to the show for a discussion on bridging the digital gap. There are resources that the smallest congregation can use to give them the same audience space of any mega Church. And, they’re not too expensive, they’re not too hard, and it may be your next […]
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 73 – New Metrics For the Rural Church
2025/08/22
Join North American Mission Board director of rural strategies Andy Addis and Associational Mission Strategist Danny Payne for discussion on the need to change our metrics. In rural America, where the average church is 67 people or less, we need to quit asking the question, “How many you running?” There are better ways to gauge […]

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5 out of 5
25 reviews
★★★★★
Cweave 2023/07/01
Small town pastor approved
Great insight and encouragement for guys in the small town life. Andy and Mark are doing a great job sharing ideas and discussing topics for normal gu...
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CCClark1982 2023/01/20
Always looking forward to the next episode!
I continue to appreciate this podcast more and more. These guys are well-spoken, informative, and keep me laughing as well! Their experiences and wisd...
★★★★★
Mr_MomKSU 2022/07/04
Really good and needed content!
Lots of thought and work went into this podcast. Also lots of “that’s another podcast” 😂. Give it a listen!
★★★★★
TylerCook76 2022/06/08
Who’s the church? We’re the church!
Excited for this new podcast. Can’t wait for some more episodes to drop.
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