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Small Town/Rural Church Pastors and Leaders Workshop
August 12, 2025 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Noble Warriors will provide a free Tailgate Lunch.
Register today to participate in the workshop.
The Day At a Glance
Morning
9:30 AM • Check-in & Fellowship
10:00 AM • Worship & Prayer
10:20 AM • Teaching from Dr. Steven Wade
11:00 AM • Q&A with Dr. Steven Wade
11:30 AM • Breakout Session 1
Afternoon
12:30 PM • Lunch
– Pastors Fellowship Lunch
– Women’s Affinity Lunch
1:45 PM • Breakout Session 2
2:45 PM • Closing Coffee & Dessert Reception
Breakout sessions provide practical insights, tools, and opportunities for meaningful discussion related to your ministry context.
- Tuned In: Helping Pastors Communicate with Worship Leaders
- Developing a Strategy of Evangelism in the Small Town/Rural Church
- Disciple Men Like Jesus and Paul: Start Small with a Big Vision
- Training Leaders for Small Town/Rural Church Ministry
- Getting Unstuck and Getting Started
- Ministry Wives Connect
Featuring
Steven Wade
Professor of Pastoral Theology
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dr. Wade is married to Jenny and they have four children, Caleb 17, Sarah 13, Lydia 12 and Anna 9. In addition to serving as Professor of Pastoral Theology at Southeastern, he serves as the Lead Pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Youngsville, NC. Dr. Wade earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Anderson College, the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In his spare time he loves working on the family’s hobby farm raising animals and enjoying the outdoors.
Be encouraged and equipped for your ministry.
Register today to participate in the workshop.
Questions? Contact our Team.
Tami Walker
Executive Assistant to Executive Director and Ministry Support Team Leader


