Small Church Leadership
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep 84: We're Changing the Podcast!
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys share some frustrations that they've been feeling with the podcast and how they're planning on dealing with it. The Sm...
Ep 83: Why God Why?
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where is God at during tragedy? Why did He allow it to happen? How do you process it? In this episode the guys unpack some heavy soul tensions. This ...
Ep 82: Leadership Pain Book Review
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hardest truths about leadership is the fact that pain is part of the job. Some of the pain is self inflicted. Other pain comes from the act...
Ep 81: Make Noise Book Review
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is a major part of a small church leader's life. Whether it's a sermon, a small group, or a staff meeting we all find ourselves sharing ...
Ep 80: Atomic Habits Book Review
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody has habits. Some habits are good. Others are bad. In this episode Kolbi shares how the book Atomic Habits by James Clear has helped h...
Ep 79: Lessons Learned
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys share some lessons they've learned along the way as pastors.
Ep 78: Dealing with Conflict in Your Marriage
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys talk about dealing with conflict in your marriage in an emotionally healthy way.
Ep 77: Church Security & Emergency Ministry
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Security and emergency preparedness is a vital, but overlooked ministry in the local church. In this episode the guys share how to approach various se...
Ep 76: The Leader's Spiritual Health
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your spiritual health matters. As a leader it's important that you take time to have a strong relationship with Jesus. In this episode the guys share ...
Ep 75: Mental & Emotional Health in Ministry
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ministry is mentally & emotionally draining. In this episode the guys talk about some struggles they've had and how God has helped them work throu...
Ep 74: Your Physical Health Matters!
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the easiest things for leaders to neglect is their physical health. Sadly, that neglect can result in us short circuiting our impact in ministr...
Ep 73: How to Plan a Preaching Calendar
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Preaching is a vital part of the ministry in the local church. As preachers we've been charged with feeding the souls of our church. In this episode t...
Ep 72: Topical Preaching vs Expository Preaching
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Preaching happens every week in the church. What is the best way to approach the preaching ministry of your church? For many preachers topical sermons...
Ep 71: Ministry is Driving Me Crazy
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ministry is one of the greatest joys in life and one of the greatest sources of stress. Leading in the church can wear on a leader's mental health. Sa...
Ep 70: Don't Go Broke Doing Ministry
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Financial stress takes a toll on everyone. Small church leaders face this tension constantly. Far too many times we overspend our personal money in or...
Ep 69: Help! Ministry is Killing My Marriage!
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ministry is one of the most stressful things any one can do. Sadly, that stress can often seep into our marriages and wreak havoc. In this episode the...
Ep 68: Navigating Ministry Hurt
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ministry has some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. It's vitally important to make sure that we are navigating ministry hurt properly. In this...
Ep 67: 6 Core Truths of a Healthy Culture
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Culture is vital to the success of your ministry. A healthy culture doesn't happen on accident. In this episode the guys talk about 6 core truths of a...
Ep 66: The Easter Checklist
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Easter is right around the corner. It's a great time for churches to capitalize on their invite strategy. In this episode the guys talk about th...
Ep 65: Four Keys to Developing the Leaders Around You
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you develop leaders in a small church? What are you supposed to look for? How does your own leadership impact the team? In this episode ...
Ep 64: Your Pre-Sabbatical Checklist
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Attention Small Church Leader: Your health matters! One of the most valuable ways that you can invest in your health is by taking a sabbatical. Every ...
Ep 63: Developing The Leaders Around You
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a team of leaders is a blessing to any small church. Unfortunately we've all had moments where we've sabotaged other leaders around us. In this...
Ep 62: Are You an Insecure Leader?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Insecurity is the downfall of many leaders. We all have some insecurity that we are wrestling with on some level. In this episode the guys talk about ...
Ep 61: What are you Hopeful for in 2022?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hope is one of the most powerful forces known to man. Hopelessness is equally powerful, but comes with a hefty price. In this episode the guys talk ab...
Ep 60: 13 Signs You're An Angry Pastor
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anger is something that each of us experiences from time to time. However if we're not careful anger can become our default emotional response in mini...
Ep 59: 10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me 25 Years Ago
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ministry comes with a set of lessons that we learn along the way. In this episode the guys share some things from an article entitled: 10 Things I Wis...
Ep 58: Our One Word for 2022
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a target is important in leadership. A target helps to guard you from aiming at the wrong things and guide you to an intended goal. One helpful...
Ep 57: Casting Vision in Your Church
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vision is immensely important in any organization. In this episode the guys share some helpful tips about casting vision in your church.
Ep 56: The Encouragement Extravaganza
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This season of ministry has been difficult for every pastor and church. COVID-19 has impacted everything that we do. Over this season we've experience...
Ep 55: The One-Word Recap
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every year the guys focus on one word as a theme for their personal lives. In this episode they share how that one word has been shown over 2021 and t...
Ep 54: Our Personal Leadership Gameplan
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard the saying "if you fail to plan then you plan to fail." In this episode the guys talk about their personal leadership growth plan. The...
Ep 53: Sermon Life-Hacks
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Preaching is a big part of the weekly ministries of any church. Sunday comes around every 7 days and with it the responsibility of leading God's peopl...
Ep 52: Finding Contentment in Ministry
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Contentment can be elusive in life. It can be especially elusive to the small church leader. In this episode the guys answer some hard questions about...
Ep 51: Dealing with a Lack of Resources
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every small church leader has dealt with a lack of resources at one point or another. In this episode the guys talk about how they've worked with and ...
Ep 50: Special Episode Recap
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys discuss some of their favorite episodes from the previous year. It's a celebration as they look back to what God has done and...
Ep 49: Time Management
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Time management is a struggle for most small church leaders. In this episode the guys talk about some of the things they've done to help get a better ...
Ep 48: Dealing with Discouragement
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discouragement is a constant presence in the life of a small church leader. In this episode the guys talk about some of the different discouraging sit...
Ep 47: The Sabbatical Recap
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This summer Joey and Kolbi both took some time away on sabbaticals. In this episode the they unpack what happened during that time. They also share wh...
Ep 46: The Pastor's Prayer Life
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys talk about prayer and how it has challenged, convicted, and changed them as pastors.
Ep 45: The Spiritual Discipline of Journaling
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys talk about the benefit of journaling.
Ep 44: The Expectations the Pastor has for the Church
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys talk about what expectations pastors bring to churches and how they've dealt with them over the years.
Ep 43: Dealing with Expectations as a Pastor
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the various expectations that come with being a pastor and how they have dealt with them.
Ep 42: Book Review - Grasping God's Word
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Brian takes the lead and talks about the book Grasping God's Word. The guys discuss Bible interpretation and how important that is in ...
Ep 41: Book Review - Celebration of Discipline
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Joey takes the reins and talks about the book Celebration of Discipline. The guys talk about what it means to have spiritual disciplin...
Ep 40: Book Review - Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys discuss the book Soundtracks by Jon Acuff. This book has had a huge impact on Kolbi and he shares the things that changed the...
Ep 39: More Strategy Ideas for the Fall Growth Wave
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about Internet promotion and marketing and some other creative ideas for the fall growth strategy wave.
Ep 38: A Strategy to Reach More People this Fall
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the things small churches need to do for a successful fall growth wave strategy.
Ep 37: 3 Practical Ways to Refill Your Emotional, Mental, Spiritual Tank
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys talk about the importance of regular Sabbath, regular planning retreats, and Sabbaticals.
Ep 36: If You Need Help Get Help
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Guys talk about how important it is to find help whenever you are struggling mentally and emotionally. It's okay to not be okay, but it's not okay...
Ep 35: Pastors and Depression
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about how serious depression is in the life of small church leaders and some steps to help process it along the way.
Ep 34: Don't Take Criticism Personally
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the pain that accompanies criticism and how they deal with it.
Ep 33: Handling Criticism Without Becoming Critical
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the pain of criticism and how they have learned to deal with the criticism that comes along with being a small church leader.
Ep 32: You're Not as Good as You Think You Are...You're Not as Bad as You Think You Are Either!
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about having a correct self-image as a pastor and what to do if you're out of whack.
Ep 31: Some People Just Won't Follow You
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys talk about the reality that some people will never follow you as a leader
Ep 30: It Takes Longer Than Expected
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the long haul of ministry.
Ep 29: Ministry is TOUGH
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about how tough ministry is and maybe gripe just a bit ;)
Ep 28: Tough Lessons 2 - Constant Growth Isn't Real
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the challenges of trying to maintain constant growth in the local church.
Ep 27: Tough Lessons 1 - People & Money Leave
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the hard ministry lesson that people and money will inevitably leave and how to deal with it.
Ep 26: The Easter ReCap
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about Easter and the results they saw from the wave strategy.
Ep 25: The Strategy System
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the big picture of strategy and how important it is for your local church.
Ep 24: The Leadership System
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about developing leaders with an intentional system in your local church.
Ep 23: The Volunteer System
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the volunteer system and give a few ideas for your local church.
Ep 22: Special Episode--The Easter Growth Wave: Pt 5 - The 4-Weeks After Easter...the sequel
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the final part of the backside of the Easter wave.
Ep 21: Special Episode--The Easter Growth Wave: Pt 4 - The 4-Weeks After Easter
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about things that you can do on the backside of Easter to help get your Easter guests back and connected to the life of the church.
Ep 20: Special Episode--The Easter Growth Wave: Pt 3 - More Easter Day Considerations
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk again about some things to implement on Easter Sunday at your church.
Ep 19: Special Episode--The Easter Growth Wave: Pt 2 - Easter Day Considerations
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about some things to implement on Easter Sunday at your church.
Ep 18: Special Episode--The Easter Growth Wave: Pt 1 - The 4-Weeks Leading Up to Easter
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys talk about the 4-weeks leading up to Easter and how to maximize that time for impact.
Ep 17: The Outreach System
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about outreach and give a few ideas for the local church.
Ep 16: The Financial System
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss weekly giving and offer a few thoughts on the financial system of the local church.
Ep 15: The Discipleship System
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about having a healthy discipleship system in your local church.
Ep 14: The Connections/Assimilation System
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about helping people get connected to the life of your church with a Connections/Assimilation System
Ep 13: Sunday Morning System
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the importance of having a clearly defined Sunday morning system behind your Sunday morning worship service.
Ep 12: One Word
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about your one word for 2021
Ep 11: Planning Your Sermon Calendar
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about how to plan a yearly sermon calendar.
Ep 10: The Christmas Episode
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about what small church pastors have that are "gifts" to the church
Ep 9-The Big 3: pt 3-Driving Consistent Giving
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about ways to help increase the consistency of financial giving in your church
Ep 8-The Big 3: Recruiting Volunteers
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about ways to get more volunteers and how to honor the ones you currently have
Ep 7-The Big 3: Pt 1-Getting More Guests Through the Door
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about ways to get more guests to attend one of your church services
Ep 6: The Healthy Pastor - pt 6 Great Hobbies
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about having great hobbies to help maintain emotional health
Ep 5: The Healthy Pastor - pt 5 Good Friends
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the importance of life-giving friendships
Ep 4: The Healthy Pastor pt 4 - Healthy Family LIfe
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the pastor's family life and how important it is to make sure you're intentional about building a life-giving family culture
Ep 3: The Healthy Pastor pt 3 Physical Health
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about physical health in the life of a small church leader
Ep 2: The Healthy Pastor pt 2 Mental Health
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the importance of mental health for the Small Church Leader
Ep 1: The Healthy Pastor pt 1-Spiritual Health
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys talk about how important having a healthy spiritual life is for small church leaders.