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“This wasn’t in my job description!” with Lindsay Callaway
Jeanette Staats | 10 Apr 2023
Rural church pastors preach and organize church programs. But sometimes they manage contractors, water pigs, and other things you might not expect. Join Lindsay Callaway from the Evangelical Fellowship of...
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This Shape Changes the World
Jon Davis | 7 Apr 2023
The meaning and message of Easter can sometimes get lost in the world in which we live. There are competing narratives and events that crowd out resurrection and new life....
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Breaking Bread and Scooping Casserole: A House-Church Easter
Luke Edwards | 5 Apr 2023
Since the beginnings of the church’s history, table fellowship has been an essential aspect of the practice of hospitality and of welcoming the stranger.
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What Latino Communities in Small Towns Need with Marta Sobrino Bolen
Jeanette Staats | 3 Apr 2023
Ministry in rural areas can have challenges, when it comes to resources. Listen to Marta share how she has addressed the needs of Latino community (especially with language barriers) in...
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How to Be the Church Where Everyone is on Vacation with Pamela Morse
Jeanette Staats | 27 Mar 2023
What does it mean to be the church in a place where people come to vacation? Some small towns are less about Friday Night Lights and more about AirBnB. But...
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Don’t Equip Rural Churches Like Other Churches with Leah Hidde-Gregory and Dale Edwards
Jeanette Staats | 20 Mar 2023
Doing ministry in rural areas is different from doing ministry in urban or suburban areas, but many books and conferences tend to be more helpful for larger population areas. In...
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Hope for Rural North America and the Rural Church with Allen Stanton
Jeanette Staats | 13 Mar 2023
The word “rural” can bring to mind both bucolic and dilapidated images. But the truth is much more complicated! Discover how churches serve as anchors for small-towns, and new metrics...
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Brewery Ministries: Bringing God into the Conversation
Nathan Snyder | 27 Feb 2023
When Brewery Ministries formed in 2019, our small team had been wrestling with a problem we had observed in our city: many people were interested in God, but few were...
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Announcing a New Partnership Between Fresh Expressions and The Churches of God, General Conference (CGGC)
23 Feb 2023
Fresh Expressions is excited to announce a new partnership with the Churches of God, General Conference (CGGC). The CGGC has a rich history and strong commitment to global mission, making...
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New Podcast Alert! Rural Renewal Launches March 13
20 Feb 2023
Revival is happening in small-town churches. Many of Jesus’ followers across rural regions are uncovering exciting possibilities as they explore creative and practical approaches to loving their neighbors. Hosted by...
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Redeeming Denominational Division: What To Do When You’ve Lost Your Spiritual Home
13 Feb 2023
This article is co-written by Christopher Backert and Michael Beck. In a few years, when we look back on the last three decades, one of the most significant forces shaping...
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Five Lessons Learned From a Church Embedded in The Walt Disney Company
Steven Barr | 17 Jan 2023
Could you imagine a church family of more than 1,600 people actively growing as disciples, spread across six continents, in multiple cultural settings and languages, without a building or a single paid staff?