This is a message on Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 given 1/26/30 at Bloomingdale Friends Church in Bloomingdale, Illinois. If you have thoughts/input/questions, go to ruralthinktank.com and hit the contact button or go to anchor.fm/ruralthinktank and leave a…
This podcast episode looks at the evolution of large youth events, and what that looks like over the last 5-10 years. Some events have remained, some have evolved. Some of the Things I mention in…
This is a message given 1/19/2020 at Bloomingdale Christian Church in Bloomingdale, Indiana. This covers some of the odd passages that we find in the Bible and how we can see how God cares for…
This episode explores some of the tough questions that need to be asked as a church goes through a pastor search process. It is by no means exhaustive, but designed to get you thinking about…
This episode talks about my experience at a Operation Christmas Child processing center in Chicago and the lessons learned there that can translate to local community ministry efforts. Things I mention in this episode: Operation…
This episode was recorded prior to episode 25, a prequel if you will. (If you have not listened to episode 25, you need to) This episode drills down on the need for churches to align…
This episode contains information localized to the US/North America, due to laws that are present here. There may be content that you might disagree with in this episode, but please hear me out and listen.…
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…
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…
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…