Brainerd Institute for Rural Ministry

06/24/2026

Our guys have been busy preparing sermons! Jacob preached this past Sunday at Westfield Methodist church!

Please continue praying for these men as they figure out what's next after the residency and prepare for it to come to an end.

06/18/2026

We love seeing these residents preach and learn new skills through experience!

Branden had the opportunity to preach at First Presbyterian Church Wellsboro and teach at Big Woods’ prayer gathering!

Pray for these men as they have more and more opportunities such as these.

06/16/2026

Andrew Carpenter preached at Westfield Methodist Church this past Sunday!

Our local residents have all preached there and it is a wonderful little church for them to show what they have learned!

06/11/2026

Take this as a challenge to pick up a book or get a book recommendation and read to strengthen your pastoral ministry!

06/08/2026

Listening to Rural Pastors Talk gives insight on rural pastoring and is an easy tool to access! You can find our podcast on Spotify, YouTube, or on our website!

06/05/2026

This week the residents learned about pastoral ministry and got some practical experience such as practicing baptism!

Thank you for your prayers, this has been a truly fruitful time for our residents. Continue to pray for these men as they enter their last 5 weeks of the residency!

Thank you also to Adam for taking the week to teach these men!

06/04/2026

Brydon was at Westfield Methodist church this past Sunday preaching on John 6:60-7:13! All these men have had opportunities to preach and it is such a blessing to see them improve every time they get up there!

Praise God for the opportunities and growth that these men have received.

06/03/2026

🎙️ New Episode: How Do You Stay in Ministry for the Long Haul?

Ministry is a marathon, not a sprint. In this episode of Rural Pastors Talk, we discuss rest, endurance, and what it takes to serve faithfully for years.

🎧 Listen on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

06/01/2026

This week marks our residents last intensive study week!
They will be taught about Pastoral Ministry by Adam Pereira, one of the pastors at Covington Baptist Church.

Please be praying for Adam and our residents as they go through this week.

05/29/2026