The Rural Pastor Podcast

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 Addis and Danny Payne unpack the heart of intergenerational ministry, showing how older saints making space for young families […]

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 resources that you have (and are) in Christ Jesus! In this episode of the Rural Pastor […]

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 this can change everything! In this episode of the Rural Pastor Podcast, Andy Addis and Danny Payne share honest stories from […]

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 obstacles of intercongregational work. Not giving up autonomy, but strengthening by working in ways that are better together, how can you and your […]

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. Volunteering, serving and ownership all give older congregation members a purpose that can align with the vision […]

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 audience space of any mega Church. And, they’re not too expensive, they’re not too hard, and it may be your next […]

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 average church is 67 people or less, we need to quit asking the question, “How many you running?” There are better ways to gauge […]

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 ministry in the Great White North. With a heart for the gospel and a ministry approach that breaks the mold, Steve challenges us to think beyond […]

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 healthy hints for recognizing when some of life and ministries warning lights come on your dashboard. https://www.livinghopemedford.org/our-team

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 know how and when to employ the right trajectory for your congregation.   Check out additional resources and materials at churchreplanters.com

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 about the heart. Check out NAMB Spanish resources here: Resources via NAMB Check out David’s podcast here: Revive Podcast

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.

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 preparation schedule meant a better life, a better message and a better future. Also, don’t forget to download the free resource on lifestyle […]

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. These ladies represent long term ministry to just getting started, and their take on life in the ministry household is worth the […]

Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion on how to define rurality. Once we know how to define it then we can use the term, speak the same language, and accomplish the same goals.   What if rural wasn’t defined by size or space, but by a mentality… that would be a […]

Join pastors Andy Addis and Danny Payne as they discuss one of the big monsters facing rural ministry: isolation. The biblical solution to overcoming this very real problem in ministry is to recognize the problem, change your mindset, and then take some real steps.   If you want to take it a step further, join […]

Join Pastor Andy and Kathy Addis on location at the Rest For Your Soul Leadership Conference 2025 for the Advent Christian General Conference. Let’t talk about putting on the armor! Armor Up!!!

Join Andy, Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion on getting ready for Easter. It may be early, but it’s never TOO early to prepare for one of the most influential and impactful days on the church calendar.

Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss the definition of rurality not as size, space or resources, but a mentality.   Is rurality a people group? It’s definitely a mission field!

Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss using routine to capitalize on the new year. Start it, join it, or break it. Use routine as a way to take your ministry further! Here is a resource promised on the podcast for a year-long New testament reading plan: https://crosspointchurch.com/readingplan

Join Pastors Andy Addis and Joe Epley on crossing the street and crossing lines to break the chains of isolation and combat low resources. The Southern Baptists and Assembly of God have their differences, but they have Jesus and love of rural as commonalities. To hear more from Joe go to ruraladvancement.com

Pastor appreciation month can be a downer if you don’t hear the words “Thank you.” So, let this episode of the of The Rural Pastor Podcast be the thank you, so deserve!

On this special episode of The Rural Pastor Podcast, hear from leaders of rural churches and denominations from across the country and learn what they want you to know now before you take your ministry a step further.

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a back to school episode focusing on how to make sure that the school in your community is an opportunity and not the enemy.

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of part three concerning the Big three of rural ministry: isolation

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for the second installment of a series on the Big 3 of rural ministry: vocational identity. Remember, there’s no such thing as part-time ministry.

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of the first of three big issues in rural ministry: low resources

This podcast is a brief introduction to our next season and a quick look at how to handle relationships in conflict. If you’d like to join us at the Replant Summit, you can get details and register here: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/events/replant-summit-2024/

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for some helpful hints for pastors on honoring their wives for Pastor Wives Appreciation Month (March). This was a live recording with a great audience at The 2024 Rural Summit!

Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor’s strength!

Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor’s soul!

Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor’s mind!

Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor’s heart!

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a quick look at some holiday helps for all you preacher types. Special thanks to Dr. KYLE BUEERMANN for the great article that kicked started the discussion. You can find that article here. And here are the DON’Ts talked about in this episode: Don’t add to the pressure […]

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a look at how your ministry views your community through the eyes of the Old Testament book of Jonah. We must muster some compassion to keep from having modern-day Ninevites.   The resource Andy talked about can be found here: JONAS

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of thankfulness, but more than you think. Responsive, aspirational, and sacrificial thanksgiving!

This is the first of a three-part series on pastoral attitudes! Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne to discuss creating an atmosphere of hospitality by being early, energetic, and encouraging.    

On a very special episode join Andy and Kathy Addis for a celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month, but more specifically for all the pastor’s wives! A featured resource on this episode can be found here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/eric-geiger-three-challenges-of-being-a-pastors-wife

Beginning a series of episodes on preaching, but starting at the beginning! If you are going to call them out, you have to step aside to give them a chance to step up. Here is a plan to do just that. Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne to be a part of the conversation. Here’s […]

Here it is… the full set of Rhythms Podcasts! Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for the third of a three-part series on establishing healthy rhythms to move you and your ministry from surviving to thriving. There are four areas of focus in this episode to find rhythm in annual, regular, weekly, and daily ways. […]

Join North American Mission Board Rural Director and Pastor of CrossPoint Church Andy Addis with the Associational Director of Missions for Flint Hills Association Danny Payne. They begin a three-part series helping to establish biblical rhythms that will move you from surviving to thriving in ministry. In this episode (part 2), we will explore a […]

Join North American Mission Board Rural Director and Pastor of CrossPoint Church Andy Addis with the Associational Missions strategist for Flint Hills Association Danny Payne. They begin a three-part series helping to establish biblical rhythms that will move you from surviving to thriving in ministry. In this episode (part 1), we will explore the reality […]

Join us for a fascinating discussion with the North American Mission Board Replant Pastor of the Year Ryan Durham from Loup City, Nebraska, and his wife Brandy. You can see a video interview with him as well right here: short form long form

Join Pastor Andy Addis and Bivocational Ministry leaders Roger Britton and Glen Franklin for a live recording at the Billy Graham Traning Center in North Carolina. The discussion concerns the hard, heroic, missional, and brutiful work of bivocational pastors. Check out Replanthub.com for more resources!

Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss 2 Timothy 2:15 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling […]

Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss four myths that need busting regarding preaching! This is the first part of a two-part series. If you want to experience the pump-up jam Andy […]

Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a challenging look at the need to get away. Use some time this summer to get ready for what’s next. Remember, everything is scaleable, no matter what your life looks like. But, if you need help, use the CUBE: Cheap – not financially stressing Unplugged – Techno […]