In this conversation, Richie Bean and Jim Hodgson discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by pastors in rural ministry. They explore the importance of community engagement, building relationships, and the need for collaboration among churches. Jim shares insights on balancing ministry responsibilities with personal well-being, cultural sensitivity, and practical advice for new pastors entering small […]
Dr. Rick Weinert has written his book “Four Essentials: Leading Effective Change in a Rural Church Context” released in Fall 2023 and published by Church Smart Resources.
This one-day training event for ministry leaders & pastors serving rural & small-town churches in a partnership between our Church Ministries team and the Evangelical Covenant Church’s NW Conference leadership, hosted at Alexandria Covenant Church. In previous years, our opening speakers have been our Martin Giese, Glenn Daman, a pastor from Stevenson, WA, & author […]
Jim Hodgson (Moderator), Director of Church & Community Relations – Oak Hills Fellowship, Bemidji Rotary Club Champion & member of HAASTE (Headwaters Alliance Against Sex Trafficking & Exploitation) hosts Jessica Bartholomew of A.C.T. United (www.actunited.org) & Stacy Schaffer of the 31:8 Project (www.318project.org) for our Bemidji Rotary Club’s District Conference webinar on Ending Human Trafficking […]
Dr. Gabriel & Ebony Warren live in Bemidji and serve respectively as the Assistant Professor of Marketing & MBA Program Director at BSU (www.bemidjistate.edu) and the Students First Program Director. Jim Hodgson interviews them about their backgrounds, coming to faith in Jesus, local church & community involvement, & insight on how today we as the […]
Dr. Alejandro (Alex) Mandes serves as the Executive Director of the EFCA’s All People Initiative (www.efca.org/ministries/all-people-initiative) serving multicultural, immigrant, & marginalized people. JIm Hodgson interviews him about his background, faith in Jesus, & wisdom on how we today as the Church can keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Eph. 4:3) in […]
Here are some Multi-Ethnic Ministry Resources that our Church Ministries & Center for Indian Ministries teams utilize & recommend to leaders seeking to learn more from another ethic perspective, especially on Native & African American ministry. This was presented to our Net of the North fellowship of pastors & ministry leaders here in Bemidji on […]