Growing Rural Ministries

In my previous post about rural medicine and healing ministries, I referenced 1 Corinthians 12 and closed by reminding readers that God has given every gift the Church needs, including in the rural areas; we just might have to work together. This video continues that idea, encouraging our efforts to ensure that all the parts of the body are connected and working together. If you’d like to discuss this idea further or need some help making some connections, please contact me ( www.growingruralministries.com/contact ). That’s what I’m here for! 😊

This episode offers some "food for thought" on what role the Church might play in developing health and healing ministry resources in rural areas where such resources are scarce. It also calls us to understand and embrace our role as Christians in the healing ministry of Christ. Like and subscribe for updates on new posts or connect with us further at www.growingruralministries.com. Links mentioned in the video: costplusdrugs.com samaritanministries.org/blog/creating-a-medical-clinic-at-your-church (This is the last in a series of articles. Links to the previous are available there.)

While things are under construction, especially in the Methodist movement, now's a good time to re-think the way pastors are deployed and the role they should be expected to play in the congregation. It is also a good time for congregations to re-think the role of every member. If you want to receive notification when new videos are posted, be sure to like and subscribe. For more information about Growing Rural Ministries go to our website: www.growingruralministries.com. To get in touch, go to the contact page: www.growingruralministries.com/contact.

Are you unsure about something in your ministry? Tune in to hear this amazing reminder of the miracle working God we serve! Thank you Bob and Amy of Fairfax, MO for sharing your story with us! If you would like prayer or coaching to help keep you focused on the God you serve, please feel free to get in touch with me at www.growingruralministries.com/contact.

Welcome to Growing Rural Ministries! Join us in this episode for an interview with Steve Donaldson of Rural Compassion and be encouraged to allow ministry to "move at the speed of relationships" so that you may "see the unseen" and offer the presence and love of Jesus! Do you need more encouragement like this in your life? Then you're invited to subscribe and be notified of new monthly posts. Looking for a coach to support your growth in leadership and ministry? Request a free trial session on the Services page. Want to support Growing Rural Ministries and invite others? Check out our waterproof vinyl stickers and t-shirts available on our website HERE.

Bill and Charla Burnette, husband and wife, are both serving rural churches in Tennessee. The congregation Charla is serving is more than double the size of Bill's two put together. However, no matter the size, they have found the joy of discipleship! In this interview you'll hear how their congregations are thriving because they have fallen in love with Jesus largely through a hunger for scripture! Their testimonies affirm that instead of big time programing, the unique gift of rural ministry is authentic, loving connection in discipleship and ministry. May you be encouraged by them and their stories. Need more encouragement like this in your life? Like and subscribe for notifications of new posts (about monthly). Have a rural ministry story to share or need a little extra guidance? Get in touch with Rev. Meghan at www.growingruralministries.com/contact. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://growingruralministries.com/2022/10/05/hopeless-or-displaced-hope/ Welcome to Growing Rural Ministries! If the future feels hopeless for you or for your congregation or ministry, it is entirely possible that your hope has been displaced. Check out this video for a word from God's word on that idea and be encouraged to return to the true source of hope!  If you are encouraged, you're invited to like and subscribe to be notified of new posts (about once a month).  I also invite you to checkout the other resources and services available at www.GrowingRuralMinistries.com.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://growingruralministries.com/2022/06/23/from-0-to-multiplying-a-multiple-generation-vision-bears-much-fruit/

I first came across the name Danny Davis and his ministry as I was searching for updated rural ministry resources to share, and I discovered his book that came out in 2020: The Rural Church Turnaround.  The opening words of the description read, "Declining or plateauing rural churches do not have to die! They can live and become an influence for good in their communities." Yes! That is what I'm all about at Growing Rural Ministries: believing and helping others believe that the rural church doesn't have to die, and also discovering the call and equipping work of the Holy Spirit to become that influence for God in their communities. So, in this episode, Danny Davis joins Rev. Meghan to share about his book and ministry and offers insight into how the rural church can make a comeback and thrive for the Kingdom of God.   Links to Danny's books and website:  Rural Church Turnaround - https://www.amazon.com/Rural-Church-Turnaround-Experiences-Lay-leaders/dp/1633572056  In Him- You Are - https://www.amazon.com/Him-Trusting-What-Have-Sees-ebook/dp/B09R85MNMR   www.davisinafrica.com

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://growingruralministries.com/2022/01/18/strategically-small-multiplying-the-kingdom-worldwide-part-2/