Marie Burrus and Matthew Dillingham launch the inaugural episode of “Under the Steeple,” introducing the podcast’s goal of making church leadership and operations simple for busy ministers. 

They discuss how pastors and church leaders can feel overwhelmed when everything seems important. They emphasize prioritization (important vs. urgent), accepting that some “rubber balls” can be dropped, and delegating without feeling like a failure. 

Matthew stresses that offering clarity (by defining work/volunteer roles, job descriptions, policies, and lines of authority) is a kind of pastoral care.

They warn against a pastor “hero” mindset that leads to burnout and recommend Kelly Kapic’s devotional, “You Were Never Meant to Do It All,” to learn more on this topic.

Resources: 

The Eisenhower Matrix: https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/

”You Were Never Meant To Do it All,” by Kelly Kapic 

Bonus Extras

King Ranch Casserole Recipe: https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/king-ranch-chicken-casserole

Pear Salad Recipe: https://southernbite.com/southern-pear-salad/