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Technique Won’t “Fix” Church Decline

Finding pastoral inspiration in "Wreck-It Ralph"

From Burnout to Breakthrough

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Rethinking how churches connect with neighbors

It Starts with a Seed  

Rogation and the blessing of seeds

Café Church?

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How one volunteer’s simple steps created a thriving Christian community

Following Christ Beyond Difference

Dwelling in Philippians 1:27 as a way forward together

#80: The Future is Lay-Led: How Lay Ministry Training is Transforming Churches

In this episode of the Pivot podcast, Rev. Clara King discusses how small, rural churches can empower laypeople, with the church's "edges" driving innovation and collaborative ministry.

Rural Revival?

One church’s story of risk and renewal

Good Courage Farm: Death and Resurrection

Spring soil bears witness to resurrection

#74: Fresh Expressions: How to Start New Christian Communities

See how the Spirit is inspiring UK lay leaders to create innovative Christian communities in a low-engagement landscape.

#73: Unity in the Church When it Feels Impossible

Discover ancient practices to find unity in Christ. Watch the latest Pivot podcast for guidance on uniting amidst differences.

Good Courage Farm: Thinning Apples

Looking into the future with hope

Good Courage Farm: God Regenerates Soil and Spirit  

Inviting all of creation to flourish

Good Courage Farm: Seed Sent and Planted

A new documentary on Rural Ministry by Alauna Yust and the Faith+Lead team

Step into Christmas in the Barn

The wonder of the holy finds us in the plain, the ordinary, and the beautifully mundane

Seeing People through Jesus’ Eyes

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Where is God in end of life care?

Serving on the Frontier

One must be an adept driver (and comfortable with vast open spaces) to lead Easter people

#42: Rural Fresh Expressions with Kerri Meyer

Terri Elton and Dwight Zscheile welcome Rev. Kerri Meyer.

Jaxon’s Smile

Faithful attention to the risk of farm injuries