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The Small Church Ministry Podcast
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 Ministry and the Small Church Network, Laurie J. Graham shares why small churches matter—not as a scaled-down version of something bigger, but as powerful communities with their own unique strengths. Each episode offers creative solutions to real challenges with a mix of honest encouragement, leadership skills, and actionable next steps.
Laurie hosts the show with a perspective shaped by decades in ministry on every side of small church life—as a volunteer, staff leader, and pastor’s spouse. She knows both the pressure and the beauty of small churches firsthand, and brings steady encouragement, practical wisdom, and deep care for both volunteers and ministry leaders.
Episodes
192: Women, You’re Not Too Emotional (You Might Not Be Emotional Enough) | with Becky Brown
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191: Stop Saying People Aren’t Committed - It’s Hurting Your Ministry
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190: Grace, Bullies, & Boundaries: How To Stay In The Conversation
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189: When “Grace” Protects Bullies: How We Confuse Avoidance With Christlikeness
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188: The Small Church Pay Debate: A Question That Drives Me Crazy!
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187: When Your Church Feels Like It’s Dying: What to Do (and What’s Still True)
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186: Planning Your KidMin Year | with Lauren Jackson
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185: Finally, A Children’s Curriculum Made For Two Or More (Literally) | with Ali Thompson
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184: Breaking Down Ministry Silos: Why Collaboration Matters in Small Churches
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183: Church Spotlight: Building a Church-Wide Team - Involving All Ages in Children’s Ministry | with Heather Harkins
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182: We Turned Discipleship into a Lecture: What Happened to Heart & Soul?
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181: Let’s Stop Using ‘Biblical’ to Divide the Church
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180: When Dysfunction Becomes the Culture—and No One Talks About It
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179: Stop Using People: Volunteers Aren’t a Workforce—They’re Your Ministry
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178: Church Spotlight: Unity in Action: Small Town Churches Collaborating to Meet Community Needs | with Carla Adams
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177: The Small Church Advantage & The Vital Role of Laity | with Teresa Stewart
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176: Getting on the Same Page: Trust & Understanding Between Pastor & Volunteers | with Doug Beutler
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175: Church Spotlight: Outreach Ideas To Increase Visibility and Connect with Your Community | With Sarah Harlow
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174: More Volunteers, Jesus-Style: Developing People, Not Just Programs
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173: Recognizing & Connecting With Hurting Kids: Broken Families, Shifting Realities, & Small Churches | with Melissa J. MacDonald
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172: Beyond Inclusion: Helping Every Child Find Their Place in Church | with Kim Botto
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171: Teaching Today’s Teens: Leveraging Their Limited Availability, Perceived Apathy, & Growing Agency | with Mike Haynes
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170: A Great Children's Ministry Doesn’t Require A Building, A Budget, Or A Brand | with Angela Marks
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169: Engaging Adults With Disabilities In Your Small Church: Respect, Support, & Connection | with Victoria White
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168: Church Spotlight: How A Planning Party Sparked Creativity, Community, and Collaboration | Kelly Wilson
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