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Big Impact, Small Church
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...
Dr. Rick Weinert’s book released
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.
Rural Impact Leadership Conference
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...
Rotary Club – End Human Trafficking webinar
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...
Gabriel & Ebony Warren interview
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...
Alex Mandes interview
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...