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Where City Churches and Rural Churches Meet
Jeanette Staats | 15 Apr 2024
Robert Frazier discusses the difference between being a "small" church and a "micro" church. He provides new insight into how churches of all sizes can approach discipleship and the unique strengths small and rural churches have.
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Why (Some) Churches Change and Others Do Not
Jeanette Staats | 1 Apr 2024
Patricia Batten provides encouragement and direction for rural church leaders doing their best with limited resources.
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Rural Churches, Excellent Preaching with Patricia Batten
Jeanette Staats | 18 Mar 2024
Patricia Batten provides encouragement and direction for rural church leaders doing their best with limited resources.
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More Relational, Less Professional with David Blackwell
Jeanette Staats | 4 Mar 2024
David Blackwell returns to the podcast to explore a more "relational" model of ministry.
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Authenticity, Excellence, and Small, Rural Churches with Brandon J. O’Brien
Jeanette Staats | 19 Feb 2024
The Rural Renewal Podcast launches with an episode perfect for rural church leaders seeking to create meaningful worship gatherings within their means and manpower.
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Do Not Despise Small Beginnings with Dr. Chris Backert
Jeanette Staats | 8 Jan 2024
As you enter a New Year, you do not want to miss this opportunity to break out of your rut and unleash your God-given, Holy Spirit-powered creative potential.
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Dreaming Again with Mitch Marcello
Jeanette Staats | 25 Dec 2023
As you enter a New Year, you do not want to miss this opportunity to break out of your rut and unleash your God-given, Holy Spirit-powered creative potential.
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A Very Merry Christmas Podcast
Jeanette Staats | 18 Dec 2023
In this special Christmas episode, you will hear greetings from our North American team and get a glimpse of what God is up to in the North American Fresh Expressions movement.
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How Ski Slopes to Swing Dances Become Fresh Expressions of Church with Marcus Corey and Mitch Marcello
Jeanette Staats | 11 Dec 2023
Hear real stories from Marcus Corey and Mitch Marcello of God at work and building Christian community in places dedicated to having fun.
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Missio Divina: An Audio Devotional for Pioneering Leaders
Jeanette Staats | 4 Dec 2023
A different podcast this week as Heather introduces and we hear an excerpt from the Advent Missio Divina devotional from FX Connect.
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Mission is the Shape of Water with Michael Frost
Jeanette Staats | 27 Nov 2023
Michael Frost discusses his book "Mission is the Shape of Water," exploring how historical context shapes Christian mission, highlighting the need for contextualized and culturally sensitive approaches to modern-day missions.
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How to Engage Boomers Today with Jim Divine
Jeanette Staats | 20 Nov 2023
Explore effective strategies for engaging the Boomer generation in faith communities, as Reverend Jim Divine shares insights from his transformative ministry in The Villages, Florida.