Small Town Podcast

When I was getting started in pastoral ministry, there was SO MUCH I did not know.  One of the many things on that list was how to conduct a wedding ceremony. Recently I had a friend who is new to … Continue reading →

Hey Pastor!  Are you ready for retirement from ministry?  Do you have plans to retire from ministry at some point?  Will you be able to do that from a financial planning perspective? In this week’s podcast episode I share some … Continue reading →

I recently had the opportunity to interview Pastor Donnie Griggs of One Harbor Church in Morehead City, NC.  I trust his story will be as much of an inspiration and encouragement to you as it was to me. Here are … Continue reading →

Do you prefer to use paper notes when you preach?  Or have you taken the plunge into the world of tablets/iPads? In this podcast episode I share my process for using my iPad for preaching and several reasons why I … Continue reading →

While small-town and rural churches might be limited with certain resources, I believe it’s still possible to do excellent and creative outreach that makes a real impact in your community. In this podcast episode, I share many different ideas of … Continue reading →

When God called me into full-time vocational pastoral ministry, I knew He called me to plant a church…not go to seminary! While I understand that this went against the grain of the traditional/conventional “path” into pastoral ministry, I don’t regret my … Continue reading →