Growing Together Podcast: Town and Country Church Development

There are many places in North America where churches in small towns and rural communities struggle to find a pastor. One option that is being pursued is that of Town and Country Church Development. Hear how Zach Byrd in Mississippi Valley Presbytery is reaching Hinds County, west of Jackson, MS, by pastoring two churches, one in the county seat of Raymond and another out in the country. How might this model be an effective means to keep struggling congregations vibrant in their communities?

Chris Vogel

Chris is a church planter and leader from Lancaster, PA. He married his wife Janet in 1982 and settled in Wisconsin 35 years ago. After completing seminary and pursuing a Ph.D., he assisted with a church plant in Milwaukee before planting Cornerstone Church in Waukesha in 1992. He served as senior pastor for 26 years and has been involved in church planting and credentialing in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin Presbyteries. He is the former Director of the On Wisconsin Network and the founder of NXTGEN Pastors, which trains mentors for pastoral health. Chris is also on the board of The Midwest Alliance and Flourish Coaching. Chris currently serves as MNA Church Planting and Vitality Coordinator. He and Janet have been married for 40 years and have three children and three grandchildren.

October 21, 2024

Growing Together Podcast: Town and Country Church Development

Chris Vogel

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