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(Article) God's Work in the Past Gives Hope for Today by Joel Sedam
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast, we have Joel Sedam's STS article, "God's Work in the Past Gives Us Hope for Today: The Revivals of…
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Christ our Treasure Session 1: How Do I Look To Jesus? (w/ Scott Hubbard)
We recently had the joy of hosting a conference with our friends at RHMA and Desiring God. The theme of the conference was "Christ Our Treasure". We are…
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Long-Suffering in Difficult Places (w/ Bob Davis)
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast, Michael speaks with Bob Davis about long-suffering in pastoral ministry. With his many years of…
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How Does an Outsider Become an Insider? (w/ Ron Klassen)
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast, Ben has a conversation with Ron Klassen. They discuss coming into a small town as an outsider and the…
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(Article) Beholding Beauty Together by Brett Cody
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast, we have a recording of Brett Cody's STS article, Beholding Beauty Together: Pastoral Ministry and…
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Is There Hope for Our Dying Churches? (w/ Kyle Bueermann)
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, Ben sits down with Kyle Bueermann to discuss gospel hope for dying churches. We hope this episode…
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(Article) Embrace “Place” as a Means of Endurance in Ministry by Tim Counts
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcasts, we have a recording of Tim Counts STS article, "Embrace “Place” as a Means of Endurance in…
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Is Rural Ministry a Priority for God? (w/ John Adams)
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast, Ben sits down with John Adams to discuss the importance of small towns in God's gospel mission. We…
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(Article) Pastoral Evaluation in the Small-Town Church by Jason McConnell
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast, we have a recording of Jason McConnell's STS article, Pastoral Evaluation in the Small-Town Church…
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The God of Small Places & Evangelism in Rural Communities w/ Glenn Daman
On this episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, we sit down and speak with pastor and author, Glenn Daman, about God's heart for small places. We hope this…
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(Article) Church Planter, Please Don't Forget the Lowly Places
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast, we have a recording of Johnnie Each's STS article, Church Planter, Please Don't Forget the Lowly…
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A Simple Method for Training Lay Preachers (w/ Dan Sargent)
On this weeks episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, we have a special recording of Dan Sargents break out session he gave at one of our summits. He gives…
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Small-Town Pastors Should Preach Like Poets (w/ Stephen Witmer)
On this episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, Ben speaks with the co-founder of STS, Stephen Witmer, about his newly released book on the poetry of George…
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(Article) Dying and Living in Small Places by Dave Scott
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, we have the audio recording of Dave Scott's STS article "Dying and Living in Small Places". We hope…
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(Article) How Jesus and a Royal Official Can Help Small-Town Pastors by Stephen Witmer
This week on the Small Town Summit Podcast, we have a recording of Stephen Witmer's STS article, "How Jesus and a Royal Official Can Help Small-Town Pastors"…
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(Article) Adorning the Gospel Through Foster Care by Ben Whittinghill
This week on the Small Town Summit podcast, we have a recording of Ben Whittinghill's STS article, Adorning the Gospel Through Foster Care. We pray this…
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The Ministry of Encouragement (w/ Phil Waldrep)
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, Ben and Michael sit down with Phil Waldrep of Phil Waldrep Ministries. One of the many aspects of…
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(Article) 10 Reasons I Love My Small Church by Mike Penza
On this episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, we have a recording of Mike Penza's STS article, 10 Reasons I Love My Small Church. We hope this can…
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Beginning a Counseling Ministry (w/ Femi Oni)
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, Michael speaks with Femi Oni, a certified biblical counselor and a pastor at East Randolph Baptist…
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(Article) 10 Reasons I Love My Small Church by Mike Penza
On this episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast, we have a recording of Mike Penza's STS article, 10 Reasons I Love My Small Church. We hope this encourages…
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(Article) God’s Word, Christ’s Church: The Catalyst and Context for Transformation by Stephen Witmer
On this weeks episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, we have a recording of Stephen Witmer's STS article, God’s Word, Christ’s Church: The Catalyst and…
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2026 STS Vision Roundtable (w/ the STS Leadership Team)
In the first episode of our ninth season, the STS leadership team shares about what's coming down the road for STS in 2026. We're excited to share it, and hope…
Small Town SummitsThe Ministry of Military Chaplaincy (w/ B.J. Walters)
For the season finale of the Small Town Summits Podcast Michael sits down with BJ Walters to discuss the difficulties and joys of being a chaplain in the Air…
Small Town Summits(Article) The Need for Beauty in Preaching by Micah Lang
On this week's episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, we have a recording of Micah Lang's STS article, The Need for Beauty in Preaching. We pray that this…
Small Town SummitsCoaching Roundtable (w/ David Pinckney, Marty Bascom and Mark Gedicks)
On this week's episode of the STS Podcast, we have a roundtable discussion with David Pinckney, Marty Bascom and Mark Gedicks about our new coaching initiative…
Small Town Summits(Article) A Hard Lesson Learned by Donald McKinnon
This week's episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast is Donald McKinnon's STS article, "A Hard Lesson Learned: When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong". To read more…
Small Town Summits(STS Breakout) Reaching Gen Z with Shane and Kara Carvalho
In this episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, we share a breakout session from our 2024 Rhode Island summit led by Shane and Kara Carvalho. In this…
Small Town Summits(Article) I Got Up by Bob Emberley
This week's episode of the Small Town Summits Podcast is a recording of Bob Emberley's STS article, I Got Up. We hope it can be an encouragement to you during…
Small Town SummitsNew England Mission Foundation (w/ Jere Vincent)
In this episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, Ben speaks with Jere Vincent, the executive director of New England Mission Foundation. In this conversation…
Small Town Summits(Article) An Unlikely Pilgrimage by Doug Cooper
This podcast is a recording of Doug Cooper's STS's article, An Unlikely Pilgrimage. We hope that it is an encouragement to you as you minister in your own…
Small Town SummitsA Gospel Legacy in New England (w/ Merwyn and Linda Borders)
In this episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, Ben and Michael sit down with Merwyn and Linda Borders. This amazing couple served faithfully in New England…
Small Town Summits(Article) God, Help Me To See My Small-Town Church As You Do by Tim Counts
This podcast episode is a recording of Tim Counts STS article, God, Help Me To See My Small-Town Church As You Do. We hope that it is an encouragement to you…
Small Town SummitsThe Minister's Wife (w/ Karen Stiller)
In this episode of the Small Town Summits podcast, Michael speaks with Karen Stiller about the unique joys and burdens of being a pastors wife. To learn more…
Small Town Summits(Article) The Communion of Saints and Small Town Churches by Ian Hard
This podcast is a recording of Ian Hard's STS article, The Communion of Saints and Small Town Churches. We hope it is an encouragement to you as you faithfully…
Small Town SummitsChristian Witness in a Secular Age (w/ Justin Frank)
In this episode of the Small Town Summit podcast, Ben speaks with Justin Frank about how Christians can engage their small town cultures with the gospel. We…
Small Town Summits(Article) Gospel Hope for Faithful Shepherding by Ben Whittinghill
This podcast is a recording of Ben Whittinghill's STS article, Gospel Hope for Faithful Shepherding. We hope it's an encouragement to you are you faithfully…
Small Town SummitsIntroducing Our New Cohost (w/ Michael Badger)
In this season 8 premier of the Small Town Summit Podcast, Ben introduces the new podcast cohost, Michael Badger. Ben and Michael talk about the origins of the…
Small Town SummitsManaging Your Household Well (w/ Chap Bettis)
In this episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, Ben sits down with Chap Bettis to discuss his book "Managing Your Household Well". We hope you enjoy this…
Small Town Summits(Article) Our Extraordinary Equipping by Ben Emberley
This podcast is a recording of Ben Emberley's STS article, Our Extraordinary Equipping - Hebrews 13. We hope it's an encouragement to you are you faithfully…
Small Town SummitsOne to One Discipleship Training (w/ Ben Ruhl)
On this special episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, you will hear a recording of one of our training events called "One to One: Word Driven…
Small Town Summits(Article) Unexpected Avenues of Small Town Ministry: Reflections of a Bi-vocational Pastor by Gary DeHaas
This podcast is a recording of Gary DeHaas' STS article, "Unexpected Avenues of Small Town Ministry: Reflections of a Bi-vocational Pastor". To register for a…
Small Town SummitsPastoral Overwork in Small Places (w/ Dr. James Ellis and Micah Lang)
In this episode of the STS Podcast Ben discusses pastoral overwork with Dr. James Ellis and Micah Lang. We pray the wisdom and experience of these two men…
Small Town Summits(Article) Our Extraordinary Examples of Faith by David Pinckney
This podcast is a recording of David Pinckney's STS article, "Our Extraordinary Examples". To register for a 2025 summit in your state, please visit here…
Small Town SummitsRediscovering the Centrality of the Church (w/ Rick Harrington)
What is central to the Christian church? This is the question Ben and Rick Harrington sit down to answer in this week's STS Podcast. For more information on…
Small Town Summits(Article) Weeping With Those Who Weep by Ben Emberley
This podcast is a recording of Ben Emberley's STS article, "Weeping With Those Who Weep: The Opportunity of Funerals" To register for a 2025 summit in your…
Small Town SummitsGod-Glorifying Liturgy (w/ Nathan Peets and Josh Moore)
On this week's episode of the STS Podcast, Ben has a fruitful discussion with Nathan Peets and Josh Moore about the importance of a gospel shaped liturgy in…
Small Town Summits(Article) Our Extraordinary Sacrifice by Shawn Carpenter
This podcast is a recording of Shawn Carpenter's STS article, "Our Extraordinary Sacrifice". To register for a 2025 summit in your state, please visit…
Small Town SummitsSermon Application in Small Places (A Breakout Session w/ Nathan Tharel)
In this episode, we share the audio from a breakout session at STS Connecticut '23 with Nathan Tharel Called, "Sermon Application in Small Places." We hope…
Small Town Summits(Article) Christian, Are You Called to Counsel? by Andy Engert
This podcast is a recording of Andy Engert's STS article, "Christian, Are You Called to Counsel?" To register for a 2025 summit in your state, please visit…
Small Town SummitsRobust Theology in the Local Church (w/ Zach Vaughn)
In this episode of the STS Podcast, Ben has a wonderful conversation with Zach Vaughn about the importance of theology in the local church. We hope this…
Small Town Summits(Article) Our Extraordinary Minister by Micah Lang
This podcast is a recording of Micah Lang's STS article, "Our Extraordinary Minister - Hebrews 8." To register for a 2025 summit in your state, please visit…
Small Town SummitsWomen's Discipleship (w/ Elizabeth Pinckney and Charla DeJager)
In this episode of the STS Podcast, Ben discusses the challenges, joys, and opportunities of women's discipleship in the small town context with Elizabeth…
Small Town Summits(Article) Five Guiding Principles of Small Town Summits by Stephen Witmer
This podcast is a recording of Stephen Witmer's STS article, "Five Guiding Principles of Small Town Summits". To register for a 2025 summit in your state…
Small Town SummitsPreaching Cohort Roundtable
In this episode, Ben sits down to talk with a few of our STS Partners about the often overlooked value of preaching cohorts. We hope this episode encourages…
Small Town Summits(Article) Four Blessings to Ask God For in 2025 by Tim Counts
This podcast episode is the recording of Tim Count's STS article, "Four Blessings to Ask God For in 2025". To register for a 2025 summit in your state, please…
Small Town SummitsBecoming, Making, and Being Pastors (w/ Jordan Brown)
In this episode of the STS Podcast, Ben sits down with Connecticut pastor and STS partner, Jordan Brown. Ben and Jordan discuss heading the call to pastoral…
Small Town Summits(Article) Our Extraordinary Priest by Jordan Brown
This episode is a recording of Jordan Brown's STS article “Our Extraordinary Priest”. To register for the 2025 summit in your state, please…
Small Town SummitsSTS New Initiatives (w/ Stephen Witmer and David Pinckney)
In the season 7 premiere of the podcast, Ben is joined by STS President Stephen Witmer and Vice-President David Pinckney to discuss new initiatives made…
Small Town SummitsCalled to Counsel 2025 (w/ Andy Engert & Stephen Witmer)
In this episode of the Small Town Summit Podcast, Ben and Stephen talk with Andy Engert about our 2025 Summits entitles, "Called to Counsel." We’re praying…
Small Town Summits(Article) Finding Balance as a Bivocational Pastor by Micah Lang
This episode is a recording of Micah Lang's STS article "Finding Balance as a Bivocational Pastor". To register for a 2025 summit in your state, please visit…