On this episode we discuss:Our final episode of season 4. Consider with us how God is advancing His kingdom in rural places.

Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, host TJ Freeman discusses the challenge of making big decisions, especially for Christians living in small towns. He explains the common struggle of wanting direct gui...

In this episode we...discuss why we manuscript and why we think you should try it!What do you bring to the pulpit?Notes?An outline?A manuscript?

In this episode we...discuss why the intro to your sermon matters.What is a bad intro?What makes a good intro?Short (400 words or less)Central to the text

In this episode we...discuss shepherding our churches through highs and lows, knowns and unknowns.TJ interviews Josh concerning his recent experience with a building that fell through, and very well may be r...

In this episode we...discuss not stopping until the text you’re preaching has impacted your heart.What are the consequences if you preach unaffected by the text?You give a lecture...

In this episode we...discuss our latest sermons and how we put them together.We use the tools we've spoken of this season, and are excited to share our latest examples of sermons we've preached and are prepa...

In this episode we...discuss the path forward in ministry when you’re serving under compulsion.Do you feel stuck in a rut for any number of reasons?Pushback in the churchLack o...

In this episode we...discuss how to articulate your sermon study in such a way that is understandable and clear to the congregation.How you "adorn" your sermon matters.Put your title, argumen...

In this episode we...discuss how to make the argument in context for your sermon passage.Don't just teach a lessonDon't tell people about the passageMake the argument the auth...

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In this episode we...discuss how to make application rise from the text and resonate with your people.Ask good questions that actually relate and are answered by the text.Apply the text to Ch...

In this episode we...discuss how to properly include the gospel in our sermons.Beware playing "Pint the Jesus on the Sermon"The gospel is not just "Jesus died for your sins."I...

In this episode we...discuss why the Scripture is sufficient for life and godliness.What are you putting your hope in to change your people?Why is Scripture sufficient?How sho...

In this episode we...discuss how context informs the meaning of a passage:LiteraryWhat comes above and below your current passage?How does this affect the author's argument?

In this episode we...discuss HOW to use the tools for preaching different text types:NarrativeConsider the story arch, and where the conflict arises and is resolved....

In this episode we...discuss the different kinds of biblical texts that will make up our sermons.The type of text we're dealing with will determine the tools we need for the job.Narrative<...

In this episode we...discuss mapping out your sermons once you have a P.L.A.N.Once you know what your church needs to hear, where do you go from there?How do we practically break down our ser...

In this episode we...discuss pitfalls in choosing what we are going to preach and a better way forward. How are you tempted to preach something other than the text?How can you effectivel...

In this episode we...discuss the target we’re shooting for in our preaching.What are some pitfalls we can fall into in our preaching?What should our target be?

In this episode we...discuss the importance of personal worship for the health and longevity of the pastor.Why do you read the Word? Is it to spend time with Jesus? Or get ministry done?Why d...

In this episode we...discuss applying and communicating the word to yourself and your congregation.Are you applying the Word to yourself?How are you communicating the Word to your congregatio...

In this episode we...discuss whether your rural church should have a mission statement.Should our mission be any more than the great commission?Upcoming Events

In this episode we...let you know we'll be back next week, Lord willing!Upcoming Events9Marks Workshop at Wellsboro Bible Church:

In this episode we...discuss further education and the rural pastor.Should rural pastors pursue more education as they serve?1 Timothy 4:11-16Proverbs 1:5Coloss...