Episode 5: "This wasn't in my job description!" with Lindsay Callaway

Rural church pastors preach and organize church programs. But sometimes they manage contractors, water pigs, and other things you might not expect. Join Lindsay Callaway from the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada in a discussion of how to prepare church for the unexpected opportunities in rural ministry.

Lindsay Callaway has been with the EFC since 2019 and works as a researcher for the Centre for Research on Church and Faith. Lindsay has graduate degrees in systematic theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and bioethics from Trinity International University. She lives in Ottawa with her husband, who is a pastor, and their three children.

 

Related Resources:

Rural Renewal Summit: A Two-Day Digital Event Exploring New Possibilities for Small-Town Churches - April 21 & 22, 2023

The podcast episode we referred to about our Family Faith Formation study is here if you want to link to it directly too: https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Resources/Podcasts/Faith-Trends/Family-Faith-Formation

She has contributed to

• the Parenting Faith study, learning how parents disciple their children in the home (final report releases March 15, 2023)
• the Canadian Evangelical Small Church Study, researching the life and experiences of small churches in Canada
• the Faith Trends Podcast, where she is co-host. 

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada: theefc.ca

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What is Rural Renewal Podcast by Fresh Expressions?

Renewal is happening in small-town churches. Many of Jesus' followers across rural regions are uncovering exciting possibilities as they explore creative and practical approaches to loving their neighbors. This new podcast from Fresh Expressions will introduce you to ministry leaders serving in rural contexts to provide examples and inspiration for being the Church and addressing the needs unique to your community.

Rural Renewal Podcast is brought to you by the Rural Revival Summit, a two-day digital event exploring new possibilities for small-town churches. The summit will bring together church leaders like Hugh Halter, Tim Thompson and Leah Hidde-Gregory, along with fresh expressions pioneers like Michael Beck, who are leading the church to do new and exciting things in small-town North America. 

The Rural Renewal Summit will take place on April 21 and 22, and is designed for individuals and church leaders to participate, on their own, or with their team. Register before March 1 to get the early bird price. freshexpressions.com/ruralrenewalsummit