Host: TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, and Josh MacClaren
Summary: In this episode of Rural Church Renewal, TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, and Joshua McLaren discuss the value of not being isolated as rural pastors and the benefits of forming cohorts to enhance pastoral skills and spiritual growth. They recount their experience with the Simeon Trust, an organization aimed at improving preaching through collaborative workshops. The pastors share how they have organized local groups to work on sermon preparation and theological understanding, leading to stronger preaching and deeper camaraderie. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mutual support and continuous improvement in ministry.
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