The Church Lobby

Ep 080: Practical Ideas that Work In Small Churches, with Laurie Acker

Jul 4, 2024

Laurie Acker discusses practical strategies for small church ministry, emphasizing the importance of volunteers and training. They explore unique approaches for youth programs in small churches and highlight the significance of emotional health in ministry. The podcast offers insights on addressing trauma within church communities and prioritizing people over programs.

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Laurie Acker

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Importance of providing resources and training for volunteers in small churches to succeed in changing world.

Emphasis on emotional health over programs in ministry to prioritize caring for individuals in small churches.

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Practical Ideas for Small Churches

Lori Acker from smallchurchministry.com discusses the uniqueness of small churches where everyone has leadership potential and is essential. She emphasizes the importance of providing resources and training for volunteers in small churches to help them succeed in today's changing world.

Intro

2min

Supporting Small Churches: Ministry Approaches and Practical Ideas

16min

Navigating Change and Prioritizing Meaningful Ministry

8min

Strategies and Resources for Improving Youth and Kids Programs in Small Churches

2min

Emphasizing Differences and Prioritizing Emotional Health in Church Ministries

2min

Addressing Trauma in the Church and Prioritizing People Over Programs in Ministry

2min

Quirky Church Mascot and Importance of Volunteer Training in Small Churches

3min

Karl Vaters talks with Laurie Acker about the changing face of small church ministry, especially as it relates to recruiting, training, and relying on the volunteers who are so essential in helping small churches survive and thrive in a changing world.

Laurie runs SmallChurchMinistry.com, an online ministry that provides resources and support for volunteers and ministry leaders in smaller churches. Ministries like this are so important because they help provide practical help for the volunteers who do small-church ministry without any prior training.

Links from this episode:

Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministry
Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
Small Church Network & Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/
Email: Laurie@smallchurchministry.com
Book: One Thing Remains

Bonus Content

Karl Vaters talks with Laurie Acker about Using a Planning Party to Jumpstart Youth/Kids Ministry. She suggests who should be involved, when to hold the meeting, and more.

Karl and Laurie also talk about how healthy small churches are uniquely suited to meet the needs of youth and kids in an environment that values relationships and connection over programs and professionalism.

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The Church Lobby

Ep 080: Practical Ideas that Work In Small Churches, with Laurie Acker

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Practical Ideas for Small Churches

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Embracing Emotional Health in Ministry

Leveraging Resources for Small Church Ministry

Bonus Content

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