The Great Demotion

About this episode

Dr. Jason McConnell shares insights from his extensive experience in pastoral leadership and the importance of small-town churches.

Join us for a message from guest speaker Dr. Jason McConnell! Dr. McConnell brings almost three decades of pastoral leadership, serving faithfully in rural congregations and championing the vitality of small-town churches. Before becoming Director of the Rural Church Institute, he served for 22 years as Senior Pastor of the East Franklin Union Church and Franklin United Church—a multisite ministry in the dairy farming community of Franklin, Vermont.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Jason McConnell

Topics covered

• pastoral leadership
• small-town churches
• faith
• community
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• pastoral leadership
• small-town churches
• Rural Church Institute
• faith
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rural Church Institute, East Franklin Union Church, Franklin United Church

Places: Franklin, Vermont

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