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In this episode we discuss...an answer to Matt Gileskie's mail questions:Are there other evangelical authorities to EQUIP people like me who aspire to pastor in rural areas?First goal: Do what God has called elders to do! Be shooting at the right target.Colossians 3:2.Second goal: Get practical advice!As much as we want a magic bullet or book, I don’t think anything could EQUIP you for rural ministry more than a spiritually mature rural pastor to disciple you and share his experiences, mistakes, and victories.Ephesians 4.Helpful rural specific resources:David Pinckney (Episode 51) A29 Rural collectiveStephen Witmer's Big Gospel in Small PlacesRural Matters Institute.Humility, patience, gentleness, long-suffering and a desire for unity.Is it the responsibility of rural pastors to promote distinctively rural cultural engagement and reflection?Nope. It’s the responsibility of rural pastors to promote the Gospel AND the same scriptural ministry practices and principles that apply to any setting or people.Galatians 3:28-4:6.BUT it is our responsibility to share effective ways to effectively communicate that truth and wield those practices in the setting we know the most about.Every building has the same foundation, whether it is a log cabin or a McMansion.Do you think that rural pastors should follow Keller’s lead while reflecting on a different cultural venue?There were general principles that made a lot of sense to me and were convicting and encouraging!But it is hard for him to relate to us as rural pastors because he simply is not one.Does Rural Pastors Talk aspire to equip rural pastors in this way (in addition to general training for ministry)?If you look back at some of the examples of the big truths that we constantly pound, you will see broad ministry concepts that should be applied in every ministry context.At the same time we add the context of what this looks like in rural ministryLinks for our Top Two's:Empower someone in your congregation to share an interest, talent, etc.The Book of Revelation Sermon SeriesThe Gnome MobileNeck GaitersCONTACT (give us feedback, topic ideas, or just say hey)Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.comWebsite: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: http://facebook.com/ruralpastorstalkTwitter: @ruralpastorsLISTENItunesSpotifyStitcher