The Rural Pastor Podcast
Andy Addis & Mark Clifton
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”
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”
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 5, 2023 • 40min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 28 – The Power of Remembering
Andy Addis and Mark Clifton continue their series on personal renewal rolling through Psalm 51. This week the focus is on ‘remembering.’ Psalm 51:3-6 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may […]
Mar 16, 2023 • 34min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 27 – Reliance Before Revival
Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they embark on a multi-episode pursuit of revival beginning on the inside. The foundation for these episodes is Psalm 51 and the repentance of King David. This week the focus is on RELIANCE that leads to revival. Psalm 51:1–2 (ESV) 1 Have mercy on me, O God, […]
Mar 9, 2023 • 30min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 26 – Four Views From The Bottom
After a great message to leaders and leaders of leaders at the AMS Lab in Atlanta, Ga, Andy Addis interviews Mark Clifton to dissect the lesson and the four ways we “see it wrong” when we are in a difficult spot in ministry. Matthew 11:2–3 (ESV) 2 Now when John heard in prison about the […]
Mar 2, 2023 • 39min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 25 – Ministry and Marriage 3
Join Pastor Andy at us and his wife Kathy as they wrap up this three-part mini-series on marriage in ministry. Learning to love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength is the key to also learning to love your spouse like they need to be loved. Rekindle and re-engage your […]
Feb 23, 2023 • 33min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 24 – Ministry and Marriage 2
Join Pastors Andy Addis and mark Clifton for a discussion on Marriage and Ministry. In this second part of a three-part marriage series, we focus on how to make a marriage comeback. If you are suffering, under tension, or are worried about your relationship’s direction, this podcast is for you! Col 3:12-16 – Put On […]
Feb 16, 2023 • 36min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 23 – Ministry and Marriage 1
Join Pastor Andy Addis and Pastor Mark Clifton as they discuss the challenges of balancing ministry and marriage. They reveal surprising stats like 38% not getting enough attention from spouses due to church demands. The episode highlights the importance of prioritizing family over ministry responsibilities.
Jan 26, 2023 • 24min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 22 – Reclaiming Glory Ep 3
Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to discuss the re-released book, Reclaiming Glory. This book has been updated with new stories, stats and discussion questions to help a new generation of church planters and revitalizers. Get a copy of the book and access other connected resources at Reclaiming Glory And don’t forget to join Andy, […]
Jan 19, 2023 • 27min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 21 – Reclaiming Glory Ep 2
Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to discuss the re-released book, Reclaiming Glory. This book has been updated with new stories, stats and discussion questions to help a new generation of church planters and revitalizers. Get a copy of the book and access other connected resources at Reclaiming Glory And don’t forget to join Andy, […]
Jan 12, 2023 • 30min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 20 – Reclaiming Glory Ep 1
Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to discuss the re-released book, Reclaiming Glory. This book has been updated with new stories, stats and discussion questions to help a new generation of church planters and revitalizers. Get a copy of the book and access other connected resources at Reclaiming Glory And don’t forget to join Andy, […]
Dec 27, 2022 • 27min
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 19 – Capitalizing On a New Year
Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a look at why resolutions don’t work but good plans can help you capitalize on a fresh start! Resolutions fail because: Unrealistic Expectations Goals without plans Manufactured Miracles (expecting change without changing anything else) Internal yielding to the external No measured progress How to Capitalize On A […]
