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Hosts: TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, and Josh MacClaren

Summary: In this episode of Rural Church Renewal, TJ Freeman discusses the heavy burden and opposition faced by church leaders, especially in small, rural congregations. Sharing personal experiences from his ministry in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, TJ offers practical advice on enhancing leadership culture through unhurried prayer, relational intimacy, and strategic decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of elder retreats as a powerful tool for fostering deeper relationships, investing in shared prayer time, and making wise, pressure-free decisions. TJ encourages leaders to view these challenges as opportunities for strategic growth rather than insurmountable obstacles.

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