The Rural Think Tank

…It's Different Out Here.

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

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 16: Changing Media Consumption and Rural Ministry

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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Rural Think Tank Podcast Episode 11: Unleash the Creatives!

by brentlacydotcom

What are you doing in your church and community to empower those gifted with creative talents to use those gifts for the kingdom? We will look at the hows and why of utilizing “creatives” in your community for eternal good.  Links to things I mention in this episode: The Rural Think Tank – http://ruralthinktank.com Rural Youth …