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Small Church Leadership

By Small Church Leadership

A podcast designed to help those involved in leading the small church in America. The episodes are designed to be practical and encouraging.
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Ep 49: Time Management

Small Church Leadership Oct 04, 2021

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Ep 84: We're Changing the Podcast!

Ep 84: We're Changing the Podcast!

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 Small Church Leadership Podcast is changing for the better!

Jul 25, 202228:38
Ep 83: Why God Why?

Ep 83: Why God Why?

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 episode may leave you with more questions than answers. Hop into the tension and join the conversation!

Jul 18, 202242:33
Ep 82: Leadership Pain Book Review

Ep 82: Leadership Pain Book Review

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 actions of others. What is a leader to do when a season of pain comes? In this episode Joey shares some insights he's learned along the way and some principles from the book Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel R. Chand.

Jul 11, 202240:36
Ep 81: Make Noise Book Review

Ep 81: Make Noise Book Review

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 ideas and concepts with those in our ministries. In this episode Brian shares some communication insights he's learned from the book Make Noise by Eric Nuzum.

Jul 04, 202241:30
Ep 80: Atomic Habits Book Review

Ep 80: Atomic Habits Book Review

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 him to lose 67 lbs, develop as a leader, and flourish as a man of God. There's also some boos and hisses from Brian and Joey as they fill out the Peanut Gallery!

Jun 27, 202238:18
Ep 79: Lessons Learned

Ep 79: Lessons Learned

In this episode the guys share some lessons they've learned along the way as pastors.

Jun 20, 202239:40
Ep 78: Dealing with Conflict in Your Marriage

Ep 78: Dealing with Conflict in Your Marriage

In this episode the guys talk about dealing with conflict in your marriage in an emotionally healthy way.

Jun 13, 202242:24
Ep 77: Church Security & Emergency Ministry

Ep 77: Church Security & Emergency Ministry

Security and emergency preparedness is a vital, but overlooked ministry in the local church. In this episode the guys share how to approach various security issues and build systems to serve the church in that way.

Jun 06, 202246:08
Ep 76: The Leader's Spiritual Health

Ep 76: The Leader's Spiritual Health

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 some struggles they've had when it comes to maintaining a healthy spiritual life as a pastor. They also share what they've found to be helpful along the way.

May 30, 202241:59
Ep 75: Mental & Emotional Health in Ministry

Ep 75: Mental & Emotional Health in Ministry

Ministry is mentally & emotionally draining. In this episode the guys talk about some struggles they've had and how God has helped them work through them. Your mental health matters and we want to encourage you and help you along the journey.

May 16, 202243:32
Ep 74: Your Physical Health Matters!

Ep 74: Your Physical Health Matters!

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 ministry. In this episode the guys talk about their ups and downs in their physical fitness lives and give some tips that have helped them.

May 09, 202249:00
Ep 73: How to Plan a Preaching Calendar

Ep 73: How to Plan a Preaching Calendar

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 the guys talk about how a preaching calendar helps in their small church contexts. 

May 02, 202245:48
Ep 72: Topical Preaching vs Expository Preaching
Apr 25, 202248:50
Ep 71: Ministry is Driving Me Crazy
Apr 18, 202241:58
Ep 70: Don't Go Broke Doing Ministry
Apr 11, 202243:18
Ep 69: Help! Ministry is Killing My Marriage!
Apr 04, 202237:52
Ep 68: Navigating Ministry Hurt

Ep 68: Navigating Ministry Hurt

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 episode the guys share some ministry hurts they've experienced and talk about some ways to process pain in a healthy way.

Mar 28, 202229:32
Ep 67: 6 Core Truths of a Healthy Culture

Ep 67: 6 Core Truths of a Healthy Culture

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 healthy culture. 

Mar 21, 202244:38
Ep 66: The Easter Checklist

Ep 66: The Easter Checklist

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 the Easter wave and what items need to be on your checklist as a small church leader.

Mar 14, 202249:15
Ep 65: Four Keys to Developing the Leaders Around You

Ep 65: Four Keys to Developing the Leaders Around You

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 the guys talk about all these questions and more. 

Mar 07, 202236:32
Ep 64: Your Pre-Sabbatical Checklist
Feb 28, 202240:54
Ep 63: Developing The Leaders Around You
Feb 21, 202233:23
Ep 62: Are You an Insecure Leader?
Feb 14, 202233:60
Ep 61: What are you Hopeful for in 2022?
Feb 07, 202234:16
Ep 60: 13 Signs You're An Angry Pastor
Jan 31, 202253:11
Ep 59: 10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me 25 Years Ago

Ep 59: 10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me 25 Years Ago

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 Wish Someone Had Told Me 25 Years Ago. 

Jan 24, 202245:26
Ep 58: Our One Word for 2022

Ep 58: Our One Word for 2022

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 tool to do that is by having one word that you focus on as a goal. That one word operates as a true north for all that you're trying to accomplish in that year or season of life.

In this episode the guys talk about their one word for 2022 and their hopes and apprehensions with it. 


Jan 17, 202231:50
Ep 57: Casting Vision in Your Church

Ep 57: Casting Vision in Your Church

Vision is immensely important in any organization. In this episode the guys share some helpful tips about casting vision in your church. 

Jan 03, 202251:26
Ep 56: The Encouragement Extravaganza

Ep 56: The Encouragement Extravaganza

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 experienced many highs and lows. In this episode the guys talk about the challenges that pastors have been facing and do their best to offer some helpful encouragement along the way.

Dec 27, 202138:18
Ep 55: The One-Word Recap

Ep 55: The One-Word Recap

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 they look ahead towards what 2022 may have to offer.

Dec 20, 202132:16
Ep 54: Our Personal Leadership Gameplan

Ep 54: Our Personal Leadership Gameplan

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. They share the things that are working and the things that are not working as well and offer some encouragement along the way.

Dec 13, 202139:28
Ep 53: Sermon Life-Hacks

Ep 53: Sermon Life-Hacks

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 people through the Word. 


In this episode the guys share some sermon life-hacks they've developed over the years to help make the sermon-writing process a little easier along the way.

Dec 06, 202141:32
Ep 52: Finding Contentment in Ministry

Ep 52: Finding Contentment in Ministry

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 contentment in ministry. They also share places where they have missed contentment as small church leaders. 

Nov 01, 202138:24
Ep 51: Dealing with a Lack of Resources

Ep 51: Dealing with a Lack of Resources

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 around the lack of resources over the course of their ministries. 

Oct 25, 202136:31
Ep 50: Special Episode Recap

Ep 50: Special Episode Recap

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 they look ahead at the next season of the Small Church Leadership Podcast.

Oct 18, 202133:14
Ep 49: Time Management

Ep 49: Time Management

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 handle on their schedule. This episode will help you wherever you are to make the most of your time. 

Oct 04, 202138:12
Ep 48: Dealing with Discouragement

Ep 48: Dealing with Discouragement

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 situations they've faced and how they've processed them. 

Sep 27, 202135:18
Ep 47: The Sabbatical Recap

Ep 47: The Sabbatical Recap

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 what they wish they had done to make their sabbatical time more productive. They both had some powerful encounters with God and show how every small church leader can have their own encounter during a time of sabbatical. 

Sep 20, 202136:32
Ep 46: The Pastor's Prayer Life

Ep 46: The Pastor's Prayer Life

In this episode the guys talk about prayer and how it has challenged, convicted, and changed them as pastors.

Aug 30, 202130:07
Ep 45: The Spiritual Discipline of Journaling

Ep 45: The Spiritual Discipline of Journaling

In this episode the guys talk about the benefit of journaling.

Aug 23, 202131:18
Ep 44: The Expectations the Pastor has for the Church

Ep 44: The Expectations the Pastor has for the Church

In this episode the guys talk about what expectations pastors bring to churches and how they've dealt with them over the years.

Aug 16, 202127:57
Ep 43: Dealing with Expectations as a Pastor

Ep 43: Dealing with Expectations as a Pastor

The guys talk about the various expectations that come with being a pastor and how they have dealt with them.

Aug 09, 202127:58
Ep 42: Book Review - Grasping God's Word

Ep 42: Book Review - Grasping God's Word

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 the life of a leader. 

Aug 02, 202124:52
Ep 41: Book Review - Celebration of Discipline

Ep 41: Book Review - Celebration of Discipline

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 disciplines in the life of a leader. 

Jul 26, 202127:38
Ep 40: Book Review - Soundtracks by Jon Acuff

Ep 40: Book Review - Soundtracks by Jon Acuff

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 game for him. 

Jul 19, 202126:43
Ep 39: More Strategy Ideas for the Fall Growth Wave

Ep 39: More Strategy Ideas for the Fall Growth Wave

The guys talk about Internet promotion and marketing and some other creative ideas for the fall growth strategy wave.

Jul 12, 202152:55
Ep 38: A Strategy to Reach More People this Fall

Ep 38: A Strategy to Reach More People this Fall

The guys talk about the things small churches need to do for a successful fall growth wave strategy.

Jul 05, 202143:44
Ep 37: 3 Practical Ways to Refill Your Emotional, Mental, Spiritual Tank

Ep 37: 3 Practical Ways to Refill Your Emotional, Mental, Spiritual Tank

In this episode the guys talk about the importance of regular Sabbath, regular planning retreats, and Sabbaticals. 

Jun 28, 202155:58
Ep 36: If You Need Help Get Help

Ep 36: If You Need Help Get Help

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 to stay not okay!

Jun 21, 202143:37
Ep 35: Pastors and Depression

Ep 35: Pastors and Depression

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.

Jun 14, 202146:45