Rural Advancement's mission is to provide resources to equip pastors and churches to reach their communities with fresh approaches for sharing the good news of a loving Lord. Provide resources for existing rural churches and identify, equip, and deploy 10,000 leaders for the rural church.
Revitalization: Do’s, Don’ts, and Practical Tips with Sam Rainer
Join us today as host Joe Epley interviews Sam Rainer, rural pastor and author, on the topic of revitalization. In this interview Sam breaks down what it takes to build a revitalization culture, talks about the right attitudes and mindsets in relation to a rural church, and ultimately provides many helpful do’s and don’ts of the revitalization process.
As always, if you would like to reach out to the show with feedback or ideas, or to find encouragement, connect with our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com
You can connect more with Sam as a pastor, author, and speaker, as well as see his full catalog of books at samrainer.com
13 May 2026
Rural Resource: The Church Revitalization Checklist by Sam Rainer
Join our host Joe Epley as we dive into another rural resource. The Church Revitalization Checklist by Sam Rainer is an incredibly practical guide to the ins and outs of bringing a congregation back to health. On today’s episode, Joe flips through the pages covering topics of culture, practical ministry insights, and impactful statements centering on this theme of revitalization. Join us next time as we interview the author himself, Sam Rainer!
As always if you would like to reach out to the show for encouragement, or to give ideas or feedback, contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com
You can purchase a copy of the book The Church Revitalization Checklist at the link here!
28 Apr 2026
Hospitality, Addiction Ministry, and Finding God in Tough Times with Dave Phillips
Join Pastor Dave Phillips as he recounts his journey through multiple rural church settings, highlighting the importance of hospitality, practical thoughts on doing addiction ministry well, and what to do when tough times come. His wisdom and experience speak very well to the issues rural pastors face today!
As always, if you would like to reach out to the show with ideas or feedback, or to find encouragement, you can connect with our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com
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