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Rural Thinktank Episode 49: What’s Your Story?

June 8, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

This message is from 3/21/21 at Morey Chapel Church of Christ near Westville, Illinois.     

Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 48: Who are you, really?

June 8, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

This message was given at Morey Chapel Church of Christ on 3/14/21, based out of Ezekiel 37. It encourages you to consider your identity. 

Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 47: Does it look like the Neighborhood?

June 8, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

This message was given 2/21/2021 at Morey Chapel Church of Christ in Westville, IL. 

Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 46: Foundational Issues for a Healthy Church

June 8, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

This message was given 1/24/21 at Morey Chapel Church of Christ, near Westville, Illinois. 

About the Rural ThinkTank Podcast and Website…

June 12, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

If you are new here, welcome. I did not expect the Rural ThinkTank to have the reach or number of episodes that it has, or the ideas to flow as freely as they have.  My goal and calling is to help as many small and rural churches as God allows me to reach. This website …

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Rural ThinkTank Episode 45: Morey Chapel Church of Christ 1/17/21

June 8, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

This message was given 1/17/21 at Morey Chapel Church of Christ, near Westville, Illinois.   

Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 34: Should your pastor search team use an outside independent consultant?

June 8, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

This episode is about the usefulness, pros, and cons associated with using an outside independent church consultant in cooperation with your search team. I share some of the things that I have experienced serving in this role for several churches.  As always, if this is a blessing, share this podcast with others. If you feel …

Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 33: If your church had a CIO (Chief Information Officer), what would they tell you?

June 8, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

This episode is about the thing that many small and medium sized churches think they cover, but really neglect – Their IT We discuss Data Security, Backup, Hardware Refresh, and other things that many churches ignore, accidentally or on purpose.   I try my best to break down all the terms I discuss to terms …

Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 33: Maintaining the business reputation of a church

June 8, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

This podcast episode addresses the question – Can how a church conducts business in the community help or hinder it’s witness and reputation? The answer may not be as clearcut as you think…  If you have thoughts/input/questions, go to ruralthinktank.com and hit the contact button or go to anchor.fm/ruralthinktank and leave a voice message.

Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 32: Change the Oil

June 8, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

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 voice message. Video available on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/scott.miller.9619/posts/10158132991073960?comment_id=10158133159328960&reply_comment_id=10158133562978960¬if_id=1580056196868779¬if_t=comment_mention

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