Small Town Pastor Podcast

“IS CHRISTIANITY THE CULT OF BEING NICE?” We're joined again by Cody Cade, the pastor of Timber Hill Christian Church in McMinnville, OR. Cody talks about the struggles to plant a new church during Covid-19. We also discuss Cody's thoughts on American Christianity becoming the "cult of nice". For more about Cody visit www.timberhill.cc Thanks to our friends at www.9centcopies.com for sponsoring th...

"THERE WAS SOMETHING OUTSIDE THE NOTHING." Today we're joined by Cody Cade, the pastor of Timber Hill Christian Church in McMinnville, OR. Cody shares about his childhood, his journey from atheist to disciple, to pastor. For more about Cody visit www.timberhill.cc Thanks to our friends at www.9centcopies.com for sponsoring this episode. For more information about Small Town Network, visit us at ww...

"FLYOVER CHURCH!" We're joined today by pastor and author Brad Roth. He has served in rural communities in South America, Eastern Washington, and now Kansas. For more about Brad, visit his website at www.doxologyproject.com Thanks to our friends at www.9centcopies.com for sponsoring this episode. For more information about Small Town Network, visit us at www.smalltownnetwork.com   Would you consid...

"I WAS THE FARM BOY THAT WANTED TO GET OFF THE FARM!" We're joined today by pastor and author Brad Roth. He has served in rural communities in South America, Eastern Washington, and now Kansas. For more about Brad, visit his website at www.doxologyproject.com Thanks to our friends at www.9centcopies.com for sponsoring this episode. For more information about Small Town Network, visit us at www.sma...

In today's episode, we are joined again by Professor Ben Williams, who is now the pastor of Canyon Springs Christian Church in Middleton, Idaho. Ben shares what it's like to start pastoring again in a small town. We cover things like discipleship, culture change, leadership, and going local! For more about Canyon Springs Christian Church, visit: https://www.canyonspringschristian.com Thanks to our...

In today's episode, we are joined by Professor Ben Williams, who is now the pastor of Canyon Springs Christian Church in Middleton, Idaho. Ben talks about growing up in a pastor's home in small Midwest towns and his journey from church ministry to academics and now back to church ministry! For more about Canyon Springs Christian Church, visit: https://www.canyonspringschristian.com   Thanks to our...

HIS FRIEND HAD A DREAM ABOUT HIM CHURCH PLANTING! Today, we're joined again by our friend Nick Duffel, pastor of Evergreen Church in Boise, Idaho. In this episode, Nick talks about his new adventures in church planting. Shout out to Hill City Church for their commitment to church planting! For more about Evergreen Church visit: https://www.evergreenboise.org Thanks to our friends at www.9centcopie...

I CHEWED HIM OUT AT CAMP! Today, we're joined by our friend Nick Duffel, pastor of Evergreen Church in Boise, Idaho. In this episode, Nick shares about his family, his pathway to discipleship, and the ministry journey that led him to church planting. For more about Evergreen Church visit: https://www.evergreenboise.org Thanks to our friends at www.9centcopies.com for sponsoring this episode. For m...

WHAT IS A MICRO CHURCH? Today, we're rejoined by Mario Romero, pastor of the United Church in Caldwell, ID. In this episode, Mario talks about his micro church movement in Caldwell, ID. For more about United Church visit https://www.weareunited.church Thanks to our friends at www.9centcopies.com for sponsoring this episode. For more information about Small Town Network, visit us at www.smalltownne...

FREE TO FAIL! Today, we're joined by Mario Romero, pastor of the United Church in Caldwell, ID. In this episode, Mario talks about his journey from Catholicism, the Marine Corps, to marriage, fatherhood, faith, and ministry! For more about United Church visit https://www.weareunited.church Thanks to our friends at www.9centcopies.com for sponsoring this episode. For more information about Small To...

"I DON'T CARE ABOUT COFFEE!" Today we're joined again by Will Ritter, who is the pastor of Renew, which also happens to be a fantastic coffee shop. Will tells the story of Renew and talks about being a church planting pastor in a small town. For about Renew, find them online at www.renewchurches.com Interested in supporting the Small Town Network? Click here . Please check out our generous sponsor...

"THE ACRONYM DOESN'T MATCH...THERE'S A STORY!" Today we're joined by my good friend Will Ritter, who is the pastor of Renew, which also happens to be a fantastic coffee shop. Located in Jerome, Idaho, Will talks about his journey to church planting with ECO (Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians). For about Renew, find them online at www.renewchurches.com Interested in supporting the Small T...

A CHURCH OF 160 IN A TOWN OF 120!  We're joined again by Pastor Jim Frech of the Countryside Christian Church in Pittsburg, Kansas! (The home of the Pitt State Gorillas!) In this second half, Jim shares about ministry in the small town of Galesburg, Kansas, population 120.  If you have ever considered pastoral ministry or church planting in a small town, you need to listen to this. For more inform...

"THE NACHO LADY MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE!"  We're joined today by Pastor Jim Frech of the Countryside Christian Church in Pittsburg, Kansas! (The home of the Pitt State Gorillas!) Jim shares his upbringing in a broken home, his longing for community, and his reluctance to become a pastor. Many faithful people had a hand in discipling Jim in the ways of King Jesus, and he's now paying that forw...

HE'S A PASTOR AND A YOUTUBE GURU! Cody Ballard is the associate pastor of High Plains Christian Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. He talks with us about his journey from megachurch to small-town ministry. We also discuss doing bi-vocational ministry, and his church's focus on discipleship. Check out Cody's website at https://www.skool.com/codyballard

"I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE GARNETT, KS!" Chris Goetz is the pastor of First Christian Church in Garnett, KS. In this episode, Chris shares about some of the joys and struggles of ministry in small towns. For more information, visit https://fccgarnett.org/

FROM BULL RIDER TO CHURCH PLANTER! Today, Matthew Anderson talks about growing up on a ranch, riding bulls, catching bass, and being changed by the gospel! Matthew is the pastor of Utah Valley Church in Spanish Fork, Utah, and the director of Plant Utah. Check them out online at www.plantutah.com

GOD SAVED HIM FROM BECOMING AN OSU BEAVER! Chris Goetz is the pastor of First Christian Church in Garnett, KS. In this episode, Chris shares about his journey to faith and ministry in small-town USA. For more information visit https://fccgarnett.org/

THE MONEY IS GOING TO RUN OUT! WE'VE GOT TO CUT THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR'S SALARY! In this second interview with Matthew Anderson, he discusses their prayer-fueled vision of church planting among Mormons in Utah. Matthew is the pastor of Utah Valley Church in Spanish Fork, Utah, and the director of Plant Utah. Check them out online at www.plantutah.com

THE APES HAVE LEFT THE BUILDING TO START NON-PROFITS??? We're joined again by Sean Thome from the Expand Network. In this episode, we discuss our shared vision of kingdom expansion and the necessary spirit of cooperation between networks. For more information visit https://expandnw.org/

IS 48 DEGREE WATER GOOD FOR SURFING? Today, we are joined by longtime friend Sean Thome of the Expand Network. Sean talks about finding Christ in his teens and being able to start making disciples as a student. We also talk about Sean's experience in church planting, and begin the conversation about his work with the Expand Network. Be sure to tune in for the next episode where we discuss our shar...

HE CALLED ME A REPEAT OFFENDER! We are happy to welcome back Patrick Bradley to the podcast. In this episode, Patrick shares about his work with P4P and Renew Movement. We also get into assessments, bootcamps, residencies, and project management. For more information, visit www.church-planting.net

HIS CHURCH PLANTING JOURNEY STARTED AT 10 YEARS OLD! We are happy to welcome our good friend Patrick Bradley to the podcast. Patrick is the director of Passion 4 Planting and he shares his journey to faith, church planting, and project management. Be sure and catch episode 14 where Patrick shares in greater detail about his work with P4P and Renew Movement. For more information visit www.church-pl...

Toney Salva is the director of the Evergreen Network church planting group, based near Seattle, Washington. In today's episode, Toney shares his testimony and talks about insights into church planting trends, bi-vocational pastors, etc. Learn more about the Evergreen Network at evergreen.network

Toney Salva is the director of the church planting group called Evergreen Network, based near Seattle, Washington. In today's episode Toney tells his testimony and about his journey toward church planting. you can learn more about the Evergreen Network at evergreen.network