The Small Church Ministry Podcast

By Laurie Graham

The only podcast for volunteers and lay leaders in small churches, this show is all about embracing small church ministry for what it should be - a unique place where God is already at work! Ministry ... more

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How many episodes does The Small Church Ministry Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.

The Small Church Ministry Podcast episodes:

July 14, 2026 237: The Future Of The Small Church: What Has To Change? | with Dr. K. Kale Yu
In this conversation, Dr. K. Kale Yu shares why the future of the small church won't be built on better programs or bigger budgets.
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40min
July 07, 2026 236: How to Make Your Small Church Matter in the Community
In this episode, Pastor Raymond Cabello shares how his church shifted from focusing inward to becoming a trusted presence in its community.
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June 30, 2026 235: We’ve Expected Too Much from Pastors – and Underestimated Everyone Else
In this episode, we're talking about why pastors matter, why ordinary people matter, and why healthy churches are built by lots of people growing.
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June 23, 2026 234: Great Volunteers Need More Than Spiritual Gifts
We're talking about why practical ministry skills matter and how growing yourself may be one of the greatest gifts you can give your church.
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41min
June 16, 2026 233: “I’m Just a Volunteer” Might Feel Safer. But It’s a Myth.
In this episode, we'll explore why healthy churches aren't built by a few highly developed leaders.
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33min
June 09, 2026 232: The Most Influential People in Your Church Might Not Be the Pastor
We're talking about the people shaping church culture every single week and why the future of many small churches isn't sitting in the pastor's office.
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32min
June 02, 2026 231: Why “Take a Break” & “Just Say No” Aren’t Fixing Ministry Burnout
In this episode, we’re talking about why so many people in ministry still feel depleted even after trying to rest, set boundaries, or “do less.”
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41min
May 26, 2026 230: You Can’t Help Everyone (And It’s Exhausting)
A lot of people in ministry feel like they’re choosing who to disappoint. Then, it starts feeling impossible to hold it all together without losing yourself.
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42min
May 25, 2026 229: Ministry Burnout Is Real (But It’s Not Inevitable)
Burnout is real but a lot of the time, we’re not as stuck as we think we are. We say we’re overwhelmed, but we’re still saying yes, and still filling gaps.
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May 12, 2026 228: How to Get People to Step Up at Church (Without Asking for Volunteers)
When people are part of the process early, something changes. They don’t just hear the plan, they help shape it. Then ownership follows.
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FAQs about The Small Church Ministry Podcast:

How many episodes does The Small Church Ministry Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.