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Rural Thinktank Episode 25: The Corvette in the Barn

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This is a message given at Bainbridge Christian Church in Bainbridge, Indiana on 12/29/2019.  Focal Passage: I John 1:1-10 The Word of Life 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of …

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Rural Thinktank Episode 24 : Bonus Episode! – Thoughts on IT in the local church

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This is a bonus episode about IT in the local small/rural church.  Links to things I mention in this episode: The Rural Think Tank – http://ruralthinktank.com Rural Youth Ministry 2nd Edition Book at Amazon – http://bit.do/rym2 Supporting this podcast – https://anchor.fm/ruralthinktank

Rural Thinktank Episode 23: What is a “Community Missionary”?

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

I often refer to myself and the ministry I provide in my area as being a “Community Missionary”. It’s not an idea that is new or novel. I am sure that there are a lot of people like me all over rural areas that are doing some of the same things in my community that …

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Rural Thinktank Episode 22: Modern Thoughts on Church Security

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This episode looks at some thoughts on how Church Security has changed in recent years.  Links to things I mention in this episode: The Rural Think Tank – http://ruralthinktank.com Rural Youth Ministry 2nd Edition Book at Amazon – http://bit.do/rym2 Supporting this podcast – https://anchor.fm/ruralthinktank

Rural Thinktank Episode 21: Things you don’t learn in Bible College or Seminary about Rural Ministry

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This episode looks at some of the things you encounter in rural ministry that they do not teach you about in college or seminary.  Links to things I mention in this episode: The Rural Think Tank – http://ruralthinktank.com Rural Youth Ministry 2nd Edition Book at Amazon – http://bit.do/rym2 Supporting this podcast – https://anchor.fm/ruralthinktank

Rural Thanktank Podcast Episode 20: Epic Fails: Bible Edition – Part II

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This is a message given 11/24/2019 at Bloomingdale Friends Church, in Bloomingdale, Indiana. EPIC fails: Bible Edition. Part II We will be looking at how God used people in spite of their personalities, backgrounds and failures. Week 2 – Fear, Doubt and Past Shame  – We will be looking at Moses, Thomas, Gideon, Peter (Again!), Paul, …

Rural Thanktank Podcast Episode 19: Epic Fails: Bible Edition – Part I

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This is a message given 11/17/2019 at Bloomingdale Friends Church, in Bloomingdale, Indiana.  EPIC fails: Bible Edition. Part I We will be looking at how God used people in spite of their personalities, backgrounds and failures. Week 1 – Lust, Pride and, Lies – We will be looking at King David, Baalam, Samson, Peter, Jacob and …

Rural Thinktank Episode 18: Two Economic trends we need to pay attention to in Rural America

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This episode talks about two new economic trends in rural america that we need to pay attention to as we serve our communities.  Links to things I mention in this episode: The Rural Think Tank – http://ruralthinktank.com The Rural Housing Crunch https://www.apnews.com/cdc232bebb5f4f8d93ed42de09e809ac https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2019/03/25/rural-america-faces-a-housing-cost-crunch https://shelterforce.org/2019/08/26/the-rental-housing-crisis-is-a-rural-issue-too/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/housings-hidden-crisis-rural-americans-struggling-to-pay-the-rent/ https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2019/0705/Rural-America-faces-housing-shortage.-How-one-town-is-addressing-it The Cost of Used Cars is not what it used …

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 17: Managing Technology in Rural Ministry

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This episode talks about the need to keep safe the data and identity information that is commonly used within a church. Specifically, steps that can be taken in a Rural/Small Church environment to keep the data from the wrong hands. Small churches can be big targets. Links to things I mention in this episode: The …

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 16: Changing Media Consumption and Rural Ministry

October 23, 2019 by brentlacydotcom

This episode talks about changing media consumption habits and how they affect the ways that we present the message of the Gospel through our ministries.  Links to things I mention in this episode: The Rural Think Tank – http://ruralthinktank.com RightNow Media –http://rightnowmedia.com FaithlifeTV – https://faithlifetv.com/ Rural Youth Ministry 2nd Edition Book at Amazon – http://bit.do/rym2 Supporting this podcast …

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