Just as farmers once paused to sharpen their scythes so their work in the fields became more effective, the Sharpening the Scythe Series equips rural pastors to serve their congregations and communities with renewed clarity, depth, and skill. This ongoing collection of 40minute live webinars—each recorded for flexible, asynchronous viewing—brings together leading experts and seasoned practitioners from across the diverse landscapes of rural America.  

Each session offers grounded, hardwon wisdom on some of the most perplexing and pressing questions facing rural ministry today.

Whether you serve in a farming community, a small town, or a wide open backroads parish, these conversations are designed to strengthen your theology, deepen your cultural understanding, and enrich your ministry practice.