The Small Church Ministry Podcast

By Laurie Graham Ertl

The only podcast created for volunteers and everyday leaders in smaller congregations, this show embraces small church ministry as a place where God is already at work. Founder of Small Church

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How many episodes does The Small Church Ministry Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 246 episodes available.

The Small Church Ministry Podcast episodes:

August 06, 2024 136: Helping Small Churches Thrive | Interview with Karl Vaters
Listen in as the top leading experts in small church ministry, Laurie Acker & Karl Vaters, discuss the church growth movement, post-Covid impact, and the future of smaller congregations.

Connect with Karl Vaters:
www.karlvaters.com

Join our free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry

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If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
35min
July 30, 2024135: Five Things To Get Unstuck & Experience The Ministry God Has For You
This week we are sharing a mainstage talk from last week’s live conference, Married To The Pastor.

Whether you’re a volunteer, ministry leader, or pastor, this episode is for you.

We’re unpacking the 5 things you need to get unstuck in any challenge, calling, or circumstance.
Listen in to learn …
How to cultivate hope when you’re feeling defeated
Why your success and fulfillment are not dependent on the cooperation of others
The relationship between courage and vulnerability, and why it matters in ministry
How a 1% change in your trajectory will land drastically different results

Join our free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Get your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.com
Support the show

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
41min
July 23, 2024134: How A Small Church Became A Hub For Disaster Relief, Racial Reconciliation, & A K-12 School | with Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson
When Pastors Anthony & Dawn Baldwin Gibson set out to plant a church, they had no idea they would be feeding thousands, helping to heal a community, and building a school. Not only have they built community partnerships in their local area, but they also help other smaller churches identify needs, mobilize volunteers, and find resources they need to serve their communities.
Listen in as Dr. Gibson shares their church story of:
Transforming Lives,
Strengthening Families, and
Intentionally Impacting Communities

Get your free ticket to the Married to the Pastor Conference >> www.smallchurchsummits.com/ps2024

Connect with Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson:
www.peletahministries.com

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Get your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.com
Support the show

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
34min
July 16, 2024 133: Small Church Mindset Shifts, Strategies, & Support | A Story Of Renewal With Allison Marco
After years of small church setbacks and church trauma, Allison and her husband were on the verge of walking away from ministry.

After finding our community, this pastoral couple made simple mindset shifts that not only changed their personal trajectory but also greatly influenced their church culture to move from unhealthy to thriving.

From feeling burned out to feeling totally blessed, listen in as Allison shares some easy-to-make ministry changes and self-care practices that made the difference.

Get your free ticket to the Married to the Pastor Conference >> www.smallchurchsummits.com/ps2024

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Get your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.com
Support the show

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
30min
July 09, 2024132: Church Growth & The Comparison Trap | with Cledra Gross
Comparing numbers seems unavoidable in church ministry. For those of us in small churches, comparison can leave us feeling defeated.

Today’s guest shares why numbers are not the end of the story and often send people in directions that are not based on biblical truth.

Join the conversation with ministry leader Cledra Gross as she unpacks a bit of her journey from a big church to a small church and the comparison trap ministry leaders fall into.

Listen in to hear:
How comparison is normal, but it doesn’t need to be negative
Ways to recognize that you’re doing great ministry even if numbers don’t reflect your success
The benefits of holding church in a middle school and not having your own building
Why it’s important to recognize the theme of lack that accompanies comparison and how to change the narrative

Get your free ticket to the Married to the Pastor Conference >> www.smallchurchsummits.com/ps2024

Connect with Cledra Gross:
https://www.cledra.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cledramccullersgross
https://www.instagram.com/cledragross/

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Get your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.com
Support the show

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
30min
July 02, 2024 131: Encouragement From A Small Church Pastor’s Wife | with Joni Topper
Life and ministry in a small church isn’t always easy.

We share seasons of dwindling numbers, missing volunteers, and wondering if we’re making a difference. And yet, the unique impact of small churches is also undeniable.

In this heartfelt episode, pastor’s wife and ministry leader Joni Topper shares her heart and ultimate motivation to serve and to keep on serving in a small church.

Connect with Joni Topper:
www.morningloryministry.com
www.facebook.com/Morningloryjoni

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Get your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.com
Support the show

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
34min
June 25, 2024 130: You Can’t Lead Well If You Don’t Teach Well: Healthy Leadership Is Others-Centered
In this episode, we’re unpacking the difference between leading and teaching and why both are vital in our serving.

We’re talking about getting beyond knowledge transfer and inspiring others to personal growth and transformation.

This is what Jesus did. Listen in to learn how.

See our resources for sale: resources.smallchurchministry.com

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Get your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.com
Support the show

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
37min
June 18, 2024 129: We Can’t Love Well Without Understanding: Church Health & Community
This episode continues our series about healthy churches, starting with us as individuals and continuing into our relationships.

Too often, when we think of church success, we immediately jump to evaluating programs, attendance, and finances when the real success in our local churches is evidenced by how we love.

Learn how to grow in understanding for those the hardest for us to love - and why it matters.

Email Laurie: [email protected]
See our resources for sale: resources.smallchurchministry.com

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Get your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.com
Support the show

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
39min
June 11, 2024128: You Can’t Be Well, If You Don’t Love Well: Church Health & Loving Others
If asked to describe the church today, many people might not put “loving” at the top of their list.

In this episode, we’re unpacking why this is and what we can do about it.

For many churches, our efforts to do more, serve better, and meet our program goals result in neglecting the very people we’re trying to love. The best tools, strategies, and ideas only go so far.

If we’re not loving well, all the effort in the world has minimal lasting impact.
Listen in to hear:
Signs that what is normal in your church might need some repair and restoration
How to know if “constructive criticism” is actually constructive and if “speaking the truth in love” is actually loving
That our intentions to love others don’t always match the impact of our effort (& why this matters so much)
Why Jesus’ most overlooked response to the rich young ruler should be our norm too
Email Laurie: [email protected]
See our resources for sale: resources.smallchurchministry.com

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Get your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.com
Support the show

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
34min
June 04, 2024127: You Can’t Serve Well If You Aren’t Well: Church Health & Personal Healing
Too many small churches are filled with saints who are overstretched and disheartened.

Our modern church culture hasn’t done us any favors with its focus on church attendance over loving our neighbors.

Our bent toward over-programming is exhausting the volunteers we have left and not producing the fruit we think we are working toward.

We wonder what is going on and if we can even do better in our current world. The first steps toward overhauling this failing church culture start with you and me.
Listen in to:
Hear how what we consider normal church culture is far from reflecting the character of Christ
Identify some wrong beliefs that may be holding you and your church back from health
Assess your own soul health with a list of symptoms of self-neglect and over-serving
Learn what to do in the face of ongoing, unhealthy behavior in your own church
Gain practical steps to move toward your own healing so you can truthfully say, “It is well with my soul.”

See our resources for sale: resources.smallchurchministry.com

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Get your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.com
Support the show

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.
🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!

FOLLOW US:
➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry
➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
...more
45min

FAQs about The Small Church Ministry Podcast:

How many episodes does The Small Church Ministry Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 246 episodes available.

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