The Rural Pastor Podcast

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Andy Addis & Mark Clifton

English Christianity Education Philosophy Religion & Spirituality Self-Improvement

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Episodes 84

Avg. Duration 30m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (24)

Since May 2022

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

66%

Hosting

theruralpastor.com

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Growing Up Pastoral – Hearing from Ministry Kids

Jun 12, 2026 29m

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.…

From Big Three to Core Four: Tackling Hopelessness in Rural Ministry

May 28, 2026 34m

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:…

Biblical Partnerships: What Colossians Teaches Rural Churches (with Kyle Bueermann)

May 21, 2026 31m

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 Not Alone: Overcoming Rural Ministry Obstacles Through Partnership

May 14, 2026 26m

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…

Better Worship in Small Churches: Tools Every Rural Pastor Needs

May 07, 2026 29m

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…

Rural Ministry Unfiltered: Challenges, Joys, and Honest Insights from the Rural Summit

May 01, 2026 31m

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…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 79 – Intergenerational Ministry

Oct 02, 2025 27m

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…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 78 – Events and Outreach

Sep 25, 2025 23m

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…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 77 – Glancing Vs Gazing

Sep 18, 2025 31m

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…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 76 – Intercongregational Support

Sep 11, 2025 24m

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…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 75 – Embracing the gift of retirees

Sep 04, 2025 28m

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.…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 74 – Bridging the digital gap

Aug 28, 2025 40m

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…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 73 – New Metrics For the Rural Church

Aug 22, 2025 27m

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 Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 72 – Canadian Highlights

Aug 14, 2025 37m

Circuit Riding in the Great White North with Rev. Steve Bainbridge Join us for an inspiring conversation with Reverend Steve Bainbridge, a Canadian pastor faithfully serving through circuit riding…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 71 – Check your warning lights

Jul 26, 2025 16m

This episode comes to you live from the Oregon Mission Coalition annual conference in Florence, Oregon. Rural replant pastor Shawn Snyder of Living Hope Church in Medford, Oregon, offers some…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 69 – Revitalizing and Replanting Pt 1

Jun 19, 2025 22m

Join Andy Addis and Dr. Kyle Bueermann for discussion on the differences between replanting and revitalizing, part one. The discussion is meant to move us in the direction of helping rural leaders…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 68 – Spanish Language Ministry in Rurality

Jun 10, 2025 44m

Join Pastors Andy Addis and David Quiroa for a much needed discussion on an often overlooked topic: the need for a Spanish=language focused rural ministry. It’s not always about strategy, but always…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 67 – Creative, Easy & Free

Apr 16, 2025 28m

Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a list of creative, interactive, and (best of all) free ideas to help make Easter (or any other weekend) just a little more special.

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 66 – Preaching Prep

Mar 27, 2025 28m

Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a practical discussion on preaching preparation. No matter how new or seasoned you are, there’s always room to analyze and improve. What if your…

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 65 – The Rural Pastor’s Wife

Mar 20, 2025 43m

A very special episode, recorded live at The NAMB Replant Rural Summit in Salina, Ks. Join Pastor Andy Addis with three very special guests. pastor wives Kathy Addis, Haley Addis and Kelly Jones.…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Rural Pastor Podcast have?

The Rural Pastor Podcast has published 84 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in Christianity, Education.

Is The Rural Pastor Podcast still active?

The Rural Pastor Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.

How do I contact The Rural Pastor Podcast for sponsorship or guest appearances?