The Rural Pastor Podcast

Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a list of creative, interactive, and (best of all) free ideas to help make Easter (or any other weekend) just a little more special.

Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a practical discussion on preaching preparation. No matter how new or seasoned you are, there’s always room to analyze and improve. What if your preparation schedule meant a better life, a better message and a better future. Also, don’t forget to download the free resource on lifestyle […]

A very special episode, recorded live at The NAMB Replant Rural Summit in Salina, Ks. Join Pastor Andy Addis with three very special guests. pastor wives Kathy Addis, Haley Addis and Kelly Jones. These ladies represent long term ministry to just getting started, and their take on life in the ministry household is worth the […]

Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion on how to define rurality. Once we know how to define it then we can use the term, speak the same language, and accomplish the same goals.   What if rural wasn’t defined by size or space, but by a mentality… that would be a […]

Join pastors Andy Addis and Danny Payne as they discuss one of the big monsters facing rural ministry: isolation. The biblical solution to overcoming this very real problem in ministry is to recognize the problem, change your mindset, and then take some real steps.   If you want to take it a step further, join […]

Join Pastor Andy and Kathy Addis on location at the Rest For Your Soul Leadership Conference 2025 for the Advent Christian General Conference. Let’t talk about putting on the armor! Armor Up!!!

Join Andy, Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion on getting ready for Easter. It may be early, but it's never TOO early to prepare for one of the most influential and impactful days on the church calendar.

Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss the definition of rurality not as size, space or resources, but a mentality.   Is rurality a people group? It's definitely a mission field!

Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss using routine to capitalize on the new year. Start it, join it, or break it. Use routine as a way to take your ministry further! Here is a resource promised on the podcast for a year-long New testament reading plan: https://crosspointchurch.com/readingplan

Join Pastors Andy Addis and Joe Epley on crossing the street and crossing lines to break the chains of isolation and combat low resources. The Southern Baptists and Assembly of God have their differences, but they have Jesus and love of rural as commonalities. To hear more from Joe go to ruraladvancement.com

Pastor appreciation month can be a downer if you don’t hear the words “Thank you.” So, let this episode of the of The Rural Pastor Podcast be the thank you, so deserve!

On this special episode of The Rural Pastor Podcast, hear from leaders of rural churches and denominations from across the country and learn what they want you to know now before you take your ministry a step further.

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a back to school episode focusing on how to make sure that the school in your community is an opportunity and not the enemy.

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of part three concerning the Big three of rural ministry: isolation

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for the second installment of a series on the Big 3 of rural ministry: vocational identity. Remember, there’s no such thing as part-time ministry.

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of the first of three big issues in rural ministry: low resources

This podcast is a brief introduction to our next season and a quick look at how to handle relationships in conflict. If you’d like to join us at the Replant Summit, you can get details and register here: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/events/replant-summit-2024/

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for some helpful hints for pastors on honoring their wives for Pastor Wives Appreciation Month (March). This was a live recording with a great audience at The 2024 Rural Summit!

Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor’s strength!

Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor’s soul!

Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor’s mind!

Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor’s heart!

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a quick look at some holiday helps for all you preacher types. Special thanks to Dr. KYLE BUEERMANN for the great article that kicked started the discussion. You can find that article here. And here are the DON’Ts talked about in this episode: Don’t add to the pressure […]

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a look at how your ministry views your community through the eyes of the Old Testament book of Jonah. We must muster some compassion to keep from having modern-day Ninevites.   The resource Andy talked about can be found here: JONAS

Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of thankfulness, but more than you think. Responsive, aspirational, and sacrificial thanksgiving!

This is the first of a three-part series on pastoral attitudes! Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne to discuss creating an atmosphere of hospitality by being early, energetic, and encouraging.    

On a very special episode join Andy and Kathy Addis for a celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month, but more specifically for all the pastor’s wives! A featured resource on this episode can be found here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/eric-geiger-three-challenges-of-being-a-pastors-wife

Beginning a series of episodes on preaching, but starting at the beginning! If you are going to call them out, you have to step aside to give them a chance to step up. Here is a plan to do just that. Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne to be a part of the conversation. Here’s […]

Here it is… the full set of Rhythms Podcasts! Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for the third of a three-part series on establishing healthy rhythms to move you and your ministry from surviving to thriving. There are four areas of focus in this episode to find rhythm in annual, regular, weekly, and daily ways. […]

Join North American Mission Board Rural Director and Pastor of CrossPoint Church Andy Addis with the Associational Director of Missions for Flint Hills Association Danny Payne. They begin a three-part series helping to establish biblical rhythms that will move you from surviving to thriving in ministry. In this episode (part 2), we will explore a […]

Join North American Mission Board Rural Director and Pastor of CrossPoint Church Andy Addis with the Associational Missions strategist for Flint Hills Association Danny Payne. They begin a three-part series helping to establish biblical rhythms that will move you from surviving to thriving in ministry. In this episode (part 1), we will explore the reality […]

Join us for a fascinating discussion with the North American Mission Board Replant Pastor of the Year Ryan Durham from Loup City, Nebraska, and his wife Brandy. You can see a video interview with him as well right here: short form long form

Join Pastor Andy Addis and Bivocational Ministry leaders Roger Britton and Glen Franklin for a live recording at the Billy Graham Traning Center in North Carolina. The discussion concerns the hard, heroic, missional, and brutiful work of bivocational pastors. Check out Replanthub.com for more resources!

Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss 2 Timothy 2:15 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling […]

Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss four myths that need busting regarding preaching! This is the first part of a two-part series. If you want to experience the pump-up jam Andy […]

Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a challenging look at the need to get away. Use some time this summer to get ready for what’s next. Remember, everything is scaleable, no matter what your life looks like. But, if you need help, use the CUBE: Cheap – not financially stressing Unplugged – Techno […]

In this episode, we continue the journey of personal renewal as we walk through Psalm 51 and underscore the testimony of King David. Specifically, we talk about how reconciliation leads to better ministry. Here’s the link we talked about to the whole series for you to use in any way you would like: Re: The […]

In this episode, we continue the journey of personal renewal as we walk through Psalm 51 and underscore the testimony of King David. Specifically, we talk about how failure can help us rely on God and relay his goodness to others. And, here’s the link we promised to share for the Replant Summit in August: […]

Andy Addis and Mark Clifton continue their series on personal renewal rolling through Psalm 51. This week the focus is on ‘restoration.’   Psalm 51:7-12 (ESV) 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones […]

Andy Addis and Mark Clifton continue their series on personal renewal rolling through Psalm 51. This week the focus is on ‘remembering.’ Psalm 51:3-6 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may […]

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they embark on a multi-episode pursuit of revival beginning on the inside. The foundation for these episodes is Psalm 51 and the repentance of King David. This week the focus is on RELIANCE that leads to revival.   Psalm 51:1–2 (ESV) 1  Have mercy on me, O God,  […]

After a great message to leaders and leaders of leaders at the AMS Lab in Atlanta, Ga, Andy Addis interviews Mark Clifton to dissect the lesson and the four ways we “see it wrong” when we are in a difficult spot in ministry.   Matthew 11:2–3 (ESV) 2 Now when John heard in prison about the […]

Join Pastor Andy at us and his wife Kathy as they wrap up this three-part mini-series on marriage in ministry. Learning to love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength is the key to also learning to love your spouse like they need to be loved. Rekindle and re-engage your […]

Join Pastors Andy Addis and mark Clifton for a discussion on Marriage and Ministry. In this second part of a three-part marriage series, we focus on how to make a marriage comeback. If you are suffering, under tension, or are worried about your relationship’s direction, this podcast is for you! Col 3:12-16 – Put On […]

Join Pastors Andy Addis and mark Clifton for a discussion on Marriage and Ministry. This week, focusing on some stats to reveal some things you may not know: Don’t Commit Adultery with the church, 38% do not get the attention they need from their spouse because the church needs so much. 35% of spouses often […]

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to discuss the re-released book, Reclaiming Glory. This book has been updated with new stories, stats and discussion questions to help a new generation of church planters and revitalizers. Get a copy of the book and access other connected resources at Reclaiming Glory And don’t forget to join Andy, […]

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to discuss the re-released book, Reclaiming Glory. This book has been updated with new stories, stats and discussion questions to help a new generation of church planters and revitalizers. Get a copy of the book and access other connected resources at Reclaiming Glory And don’t forget to join Andy, […]

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to discuss the re-released book, Reclaiming Glory. This book has been updated with new stories, stats and discussion questions to help a new generation of church planters and revitalizers. Get a copy of the book and access other connected resources at Reclaiming Glory And don’t forget to join Andy, […]

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a look at why resolutions don’t work but good plans can help you capitalize on a fresh start!   Resolutions fail because: Unrealistic Expectations  Goals without plans Manufactured Miracles (expecting change without changing anything else) Internal yielding to the external No measured progress How to Capitalize On A […]

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a discussion of the often misunderstood and misapplied Great Expectations of Christmas Services in ministry! Spurgeon Quote: “Suppose a number of persons were to take it into their heads that they had to defend a lion, full-grown king of beasts! There he is in the cage, and here […]

Join Pastors Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a discussion on preparing for whatever comes next. We can’t do ministry alone, and the recent pandemic has taught us valuable lessons on how to thrive in the coming “Whatever.” Tips for preparing for anything: • Commit to good and bad • Laser focus on who you […]