Small Town Pastor Podcast

28. Nick Duffel (part 1)

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
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27. Mario Romero (part 2)

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
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26. Mario Romero (part 1)

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
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25. Will Ritter - Renew (pt 2)

"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
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24. Will Ritter - Renew (pt 1)

"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
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23. Jim Frech - Countryside Christian Church (pt 2)

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 information about Countryside Christian Church, visit www.cccpitt.org 
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22. Jim Frech - Countryside Christian Church (pt 1)

"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 forward in his pastoral ministry. For more information about Countryside Christian Church, visit www.cccpitt.org 
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21. Cody Ballard - High Plains Christian Church

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

20. Chris Goetz - First Christian Church, Garnett, Kansas (pt 2)

"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/

17. Matthew Anderson (pt 1)

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