The Small Church Ministry Podcast

The small church culture of burning people out for Jesus needs an overhaul. It’s not healthy and it’s not biblical. If it’s been a while since you’ve had a break - and maybe you don’t think it’s even possible - please listen in. And if you lead a team of volunteers, I implore you to lead the way by example. We need more healthy people in small churches. Exhaustion and burnout do not need to be part of serving. In fact, they are a sign of unhealth. This episode is for if ... you want to lead betteryou want permission to take a breakyou’re curious about what rhythms of rest could look likeyou think taking time off doesn’t fit into your storyRate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

If you’ve ever wondered how to successfully pull off an interdenominational event, listen in as Amy Satterfield shares how sending out 4 cold emails to 4 different churches led to a 10-year tradition of an interdenominational event series involving over 40 churches throughout an entire county. Along with testimonies of changed lives and relationships, Amy talks about:Why sharing the ministry is more effective than sponsoring an eventHow rotating churches for meeting space is a key element in breaking down barriersThe beauty of ending each gathering with the Lord’s PrayerClick here to read Amy’s detailed plan: An Easy Plan To Host An Interdenominational Women’s Event In Your CommunityJoin the Small Church AcademyConnect with Amy Satterfieldamy@smallchurchministry.comhttps://www.facebook.com/amy.e.satterfieldRate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

Do you have a vision for your ministry? If there’s a gap between where you are and where you want to be, you’re not alone. In fact, God designed it this way. There’s always a middle part between a starting point and an end goal. Oftentimes in ministry, that “middle part” doesn’t go super-smoothly, as planned, or without obstacles. As frustrating as it can be, there’s no way to leap that gap - and we shouldn’t want to. God does some of His deepest work in this “middle part” of ministry.Can you imagine how different ministry would feel … If quitting in the middle was never an option?If we knew for certain that God was preparing the way?If instead of crying “failure,” we figured out what God was doing, teaching, and revealing?Join the conversation with Dee Bryce of Olive Branch Community Church as she shares about God at work in the midst of a season when it seemed all their ministry dreams were being stripped away.Connect with Dee Brycehttps://www.olive-branch.org.uk/Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

If you’re wondering what your next outreach event should be for your small church, join this conversation about innovative ways to uncover community needs you might have never considered. Miles Larson, Director of Pastoral and Congregational Vitality of the Brethren Church, shares a bit of his story along with ...3 elements that can help your small church find its unique calling to outreachHow to conduct community listening sessions to uncover needs and deepen relationshipsYour next step in responding to needs, based on congregation skills and passion areasConnect with Miles Larsonmiles@brethrenchurch.orghttps://www.brethrenchurch.org/Small Church Network  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

Diaspora (from the word “dispersed”) refers to people living outside their home country. This term holds true for more people today than at any other time in history. From big to small, many cities worldwide are becoming international centers. Whether relocation is forced (war, famine, natural disaster, political persecution, etc.) or voluntary (education, economics, career opportunity, etc.), leaving a homeland comes with incredible stress, difficult adjustment, and unanticipated needs. Walking through our communities raises the question: Has the mission field come to us? Listen in to a conversation with Tim Rickel, Lead Diaspora Project Director for World Gospel Mission, and hear about the opportunity small churches have for a cross-cultural ministry without ever leaving home.Connect with Tim Rickel at World Gospel Missionhttps://www.wgm.orgRate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

From nearby communities to faraway lands, small churches can have an incredible impact on global missions. In this episode, Jeff & Christine Stanfield of World Gospel Mission share their experiences with small churches throughout their decades of missionary service. From their time in Africa to now living stateside, their heart for missions remains constant. Whether your church is already deep in supporting missionaries or just exploring the possibility, listen in to learn a few common mistakes to avoid and how to get started in building stronger partnerships.Connect with Jeff & Christine Stanfield: https://www.wgm.orgjeff.stanfield@wgm.org  christine.stanfield@wgm.orgSmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

Acts 1:8 declares,  “... and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Does this hold true for small churches too? Join us for a series of conversations about missions and small churches. In this first conversation, Charmaine Stulp from Ontario, Canada shares her experience with the Nepal PEACE Project, including her personal visit to a remote part of Nepal. Whether your small church is involved in missions or desires to be, listen in as Charmaine shares her insight including:The increased impact of developing partners over coordinating disconnected projectsHow an all-too-common “savior complex” gets in the way of true global partnershipsThree types of givers exist, defined by what deeply moves our heartsNepal PEACE Project: https://nepalpeaceproject.com/Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

Many people in small churches find themselves in positions of leadership - sometimes accidentally and sometimes by default. Leading Bible Studies is no exception. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or brand new to leading a small group, join me for some tips on facilitating a group, and why I think knowing too much can sometimes be a hindrance. Join in to hear:Why the best facilitators are sometimes the least expectedHow knowing all the answers might be holding others back from deeper learningA few tips on getting better engagement in a small groupWhy the most important question you can ask is “Now what?”Women's Ministry For Small Churches Conference: https://smallchurchsummits.com/Episode Transcript: https://smallchurchministry.com/podcast/episode056/Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

From craft nights to tea parties and social events to Bible studies, lots of women’s ministries are busy filling calendars and wondering why they are seeing little transformation. If your heart is crying out “Enough already!”, take a step back with me to envision a new way of ministering to women. In this episode we’ll talk about:Why planning your calendar full of events might not be the best use of resourcesHow we can model a bit more after Jesus by changing our focus from the group to the individualWhy our hyper-focus on the roles of wife and mother might be limiting our impactWomen's Ministry For Small Churches Conference: https://smallchurchsummits.com/ Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

In this episode, Pastor Tony Bryce of Olive Branch Community Church in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England shares his journey from itinerant ministry to bi-vocational pastoral leadership of a church plant. Listen in to hear Pastor Tony’s heart on:How the truth of the Bible extends beyond eternal salvation to be helpful & practical in all aspects of our livesWhy he prefers being bi-vocational and how that has helped shape his pastoral roleHow being nimble is a unique gift in small churches that allows us to join God when He surprises us and goes “off script” Thoughts on encouraging and equipping others to share in significant ministry to one anotherConnect with Pastor Tony & Dee Bryce:https://www.olive-branch.org.uk/Small Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!Follow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network:  https://smallchurchministry.com/network/The Small Church Academy: https://smallchurchministry.com/academyGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showFollow Us:Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministryCreative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministrySmall Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/