Level Paths

by Appalachian Ministry Institute

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Season 2

Ministry Together in Appalachia

Dr. Matt and Rex discuss the importance is fellowship among those who are serving, shepherding, and stewarding in Christ’s mission. Along the way, they recap the 2022 Appalachian Ministry Conference at Tri-State Bible College.

Rural Renaissance & Mission in Appalachia

Dr. Matt Shamblin and Rex Howe talk with Dr. Jeff Clark, Global Rural Researcher for the International Mission Board and Wheaton College’s Rural Matters Institute.

Mental Health in a Post-COVID Appalachia

Matt and Rex welcome back Pastor Brad Brandt of Wheelersburg Baptist Church. Brad is a Certified Biblical Counselor with ACBC. In this episode, we discuss mental health in post-pandemic and how talking to ourselves and to God may be what we need.

Adoption in Appalachia

Matt and Rex invite you to a conversation with Rachel Kinder (MissionWV), Dale Suttles (Sunrise Children's Services), and Dr. Kevin Bloomfield (Necco) to consider the biblical call upon the local churches of the Appalachian region for participation in adoption and foster care.

Church Planting in Appalachia

Matt and Rex sit with three experienced church planters in Appalachia. Chris Priestly, Jason Johnson, and Bobby Thomas pass on their wisdom and encouragement for those serving in Christ's commission by planting churches in Appalachia.

Season 1

Strategic Planning for Level Paths in Appalachia

Matt and Rex discuss the phases of strategic planning and implementation in an Appalachian setting.

Prayer and Revival in the Rural Church

Dr. and Pastor Jeff VanGoethem traces the history of American revival movements and the impact of prayer to those movements. Matt, Rex, and Jeff consider what God’s burden is today.

State of the Church in Appalachia (Part 2)

Pastors David Lemming and Tim Yates of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church in Huntington, WV engage with Matt and Rex about the condition of the church and pastoral ministry and leadership through COVID-19.

State of the Church in Appalachia (Part 1)

Pastors Ryan Navy of River Valley Church, Jacob Marshall of Antioch Baptist Church, and Kenny Estep of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church engage with Matt and Rex about the condition of the church in Appalachia and pastoral ministry through COVID-19.

Roots of Appalachian Christianity with Elder John Sparks

Matt and Rex interview Elder John Sparks, author of The Roots of Appalachian Christianity: The Life & Legacy of Shubal Stearns to discover more about the history of the Church and religious experience and practice in the region.

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