Latest Small church Podcast Episodes
Episode 424 - Rick Warren Coaches First Time Church Planter Willie Johnson
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - June 27, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhat a blast to use my podcast to introduce Rick Warren to a church planter who hasn't even launched his first public service yet! Willie Johnson is with REDEFINE CHURCH in St. Louis MO. Rick's project these days is FinishingTheTask.com. I asked Rick to coach Willie, from his perspective as ...
Episode 423 - The Secret Power of Kindness with Greg Atkinson
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - June 16, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsGreg Atkinson was on the 200churches Podcast 10 years ago! Way back in July of 2013 he joined us, when we were only six months old as a podcast - and now, ten years later he is back for the fourth or fifth time - with a great episode about something so fundamental to our Christian life, that we ...
Episode 422 - The Necessity of the Neighborhood Church with Sam Rainer
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - April 26, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsJeff talks with Sam Rainer, Pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church in Florida, the President of Church Answers, and the author of the new book - The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church. Sam is a great example of a 200church pastor who refuses to imagine a limit on his impact based on ...
Episode 421 - Prayer, Evangelism, ChatGPT, and Church Answers with Thom Rainer
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - April 12, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThom Rainer is the co-host with his son Sam of the Rainer On Leadership Podcast, and the founder of ChurchAnswers.com and ChurchAnswers.University. Thom is a research guy and a data guy and has studied the church for many years. He has written many books which you can see listed HERE. Thom and...
Episode 420 - Finally! A Framework For Relational Discipleship with Robby Angle
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - April 05, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsRobby Angle is the CEO of Trueface.org and joins Jeff today to talk about what he and his team are doing with Trueface, about his life and background, and about how Trueface is resourcing churches with training in best practices for discipleship. As Jeff said on the podcast, Trueface.org is off...
Episode 419 - The Art and Heart of a Shepherd with Tony Franklin
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - March 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsPastor Tony is the pastor of Nicholasville United Methodist Church in Nicholasville Kentucky. You are in for a real treat with a humble, godly, 200church pastor from Kentucky. Enjoy! Check out Tony' book, Jesus, The Four Gospels in Politics HERE!
Episode 418 - We Talk About David's Book: When Church Stops Working - Meeting With God In Your Living Room
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - March 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsDavid Wentz was a pastor for 38 years, originally an Engineer by vocation, and now an author and equipper of pastors around the world. Lots of kids and grandkids (I've forgotten how many!) David and I speak for a bit about the revival at Asbury, and revivals in general - quite interesting to me...
Episode 417 - She's Writing the 1 Peter Volume of the NICNT - and We Talk About It! A Fascinating Conversation with Dr. Jeannine Brown
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - March 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsShe's still writing the 1 Peter volume of the New International Commentary on the New Testament. She is on the NIV Translation Team. She has written three commentaries on Matthew and one on Philippians, as well as a book called Scripture As Communication, a book on biblical hermeneutics. We tal...
Episode 416 - Rick Warren Talks Ministry, the SBC, Transition, Finishing Well, and More!
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - February 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsOn the eve of Saddleback's ouster from the Southern Baptist Convention, Rick Warren marched through a long conversation with me and Jonny. Rick talks about that in this episode. It's obvious he's not happy about it, but as always he remains gracious. Undaunted by rejection, Rick is focused on ...
Episode 415 - Wondering at the Beauty of God with Steve Dewitt
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - February 15, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsSteve Dewitt is a husband, and father of two daughters, an author, pastor, and Christian leader. This is a conversation about his most recent book, and so much more! You're going to like Steve! Check out a lot (not everything!) of what Steve is up to below... Steve's Radio/Podcast Ministry: Th...
Episode 414 - Leading Your People To Be A Praying Church, Hearing From God, and Following Scripture Not Fads with Jim Cymbala from the Brooklyn Tabernacle
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - February 02, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsJim Cymbala for 50 years had pastored the Brooklyn Tabernacle in Brooklyn - New York City. He joined Jeff to talk about his approach to ministry, his latest book, his experience through COVID, and him opinions on ministry culture, church growth, sermon prep, and so much more! Jim has produced T...
Episode 413 - A Conversation on Ministry and Staffing with Todd Rhoades
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - January 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsTodd Rhoades has been in the "Connecting Staff to Churches" business since the dawn of the New Millennium, the year 2000! He recently spent 10 years on the team at the Leadership Network, and almost four years ago co-founded ChemistryStaffing.com with Matt Steen. Todd has been neck deep in mini...
Episode 412 - A Leadership Model You've Never Heard Of: Opportunity Leadership with Roger Parrott
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - January 20, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsRoger Parrott is the President of Belhaven University in Jackson Mississippi. He has written a book unlike any book I've ever seen on leadership - it's called Opportunity Leadership - Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. Roger told me "getting rid of planning is the single best leadership ...
Episode 412 - Stop Planning and Start Getting Results with Roger Parrott
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - January 20, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsRoger Parrott is the President of Belhaven University in Jackson Mississippi. He has written a book unlike any book I've ever seen on leadership - it's called Opportunity Leadership - Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. Roger told me "getting rid of planning is the single best leadership ...
Episode 411 - Could Podcasting Be The New Sunday School For Teaching The Church?
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - January 11, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThanks again to Marc for what he's doing to help pastors of small churches! Here’s some links for the show notes: Small Church Media Website: https://smallchurch.media/ Link to “Podcasting for Churches” series: https://smallchurch.media/podcasting-for-churches/ Real Talk Christian Podcast We...
Episode 410 - How To Have Enjoyable and Effective Team Meetings
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - January 04, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThis is a supremely practical episode as Dave Jacobs, from SmallChurchPastor.com, and I talk about leadership team meetings, and how to make them both enjoyable and productive. We cover a ton of ground in this episode! You will hear a number of things that connect with your experience and give ...
Episode 409 - Church As A Vibrant Expression - From Stained Glass To Kaleidoscope
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - December 14, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsKurt Trempert from HarvestDowntown.org in Colorado Springs joins Jeff today for Episode 409. Kurt's book, Kaleidoscope - Keeping the Church from becoming a Museum, was released in 2017, and while they talk about the message of the book, they also talk all things church ministry. Kind of a part ...
Episode 408 - A Take On Forgiveness That Might Surprise You - with Bruce and Toni Hebel
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - December 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsBruce and Toni Hebel join Jeff to talk about their teaching on Forgiving Forward. They counsel, consult, and coach with individuals, leaders, pastoral couples, and many more every week of the year. What does it look like to actually forgive? What does forgiveness mean? How about repentance? Re...
Episode 407 - ChurchOS - An Operating System for Intentional Churches
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - December 01, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsJeff talks with Doug Parks, CEO of IntentionalChurches.com. Doug tells a little of his own story, and how God led him to what he is currently doing, and how he helped start Intentional Churches. ChurchOS is a theologically and biblically based Operational Plan for your church. Doug and his tea...
Episode 406 - Hop To It! Quick Ministry Coaching with John Finkelde
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - November 09, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsJeff talked with John Finkelde, founder of GrowAHealthyChurch.com in Perth, Australia about the qualities of a pastor who is emotionally healthy, unhurried, and at peace... among other things. This is a short, quick, effective episode that will give you some fodder for ministry thoughts and ini...
Episode 405 - Leadership In A New Ministry and the Need For Encouragement with Dave Ronan
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - November 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsDave Ronan Ph.D. is an expert in Intercultural Studies, a pastor, a missionary, a professor, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, and one who has trained Foreign Military Advisors, State Department personnel, and so much more. Dave is currently a pastor of a Kanto Plains Baptist Church ...
Episode 404 - From the Circles of Evangelical Prominence and Political Influence to the Jesus-Centered Local Church - One Pastor's Perspective
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - October 26, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsDavid Wilson serves as the Executive Pastor at Harvest Downtown in Colorado Springs CO. He has served in para-church organizations that brought him into close proximity with prominent evangelical leaders who wielded political influence nationally. He helped them organize and fundraise. He served...
Episode 403 - What We Learned From A Black Woman Theologian with Christena Cleveland
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - October 19, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThis conversation Jonny and I had with that Jonny and I had with Christena Cleveland was eye opening and enlightening. It helped us to see the world from another person's perspective. Before Tamir Rice, George Floyd, and so many others - we had this conversation with Christena. We know you'll b...
Episode 402 - Empowering People Toward Their Highest Calling with Paul Schlieker
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - October 12, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsPaul and Peggy Schlieker are lay people who have never let that status keep them from committed service and ministry for Jesus! They are disciples who make disciples in their church and community, and they challenge and empower regular people toward the highest levels of commitment and calling f...
Episode 401 - This Could Be the Greatest Investment in Youth we rarely talk about!
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - October 05, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThis episode is with Andy Dykhouse, the Executive Director for Camp Rivercrest in Nebraska. If you are not involved in the summer camp world, this episode is for YOU! Enjoy it, and then get your kids involved in something that will be absolutely life changing! Check out Camp Rivercrest below, o...
Episode 400 - Jeff & Jonny LIVE - Celebrating 400 Episodes
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - September 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsJeff and Jonny are LIVE together on this episode, catching up after a long summer, reminiscing over the last 400 episodes, and recalling some of the very memorable guests over the years, with cameo appearances by John Lynch, Kay Warren, Vinny Provenzano, and N.T. Wright. This was a blast to re...
Episode 399 - Let Your Church Be Known For Something with Mark MacDonald
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - September 21, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsHe is a church communications and branding episode, who is actually the REAL DEAL. He has the heart of an evangelist, and has a craving for churches to reach people for Jesus. Sometimes us pastors can't get out of our own way - my words (Jeff) not his! But Mark MacDonald helps us say less so ou...
Episode 398 - Hey Pastor, Here Are Some Things To Reconsider
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - September 14, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsDave Jacobs and I talk about some things that pastors might want to reconsider. They come from his book, Second Thoughts - 100 things small church pastors need to reconsider. Dave recommends we reconsider the length of our sermons reconsider the value of wasting time reconsider our bias (ouc...
Episode 397 - Excellent Leadership Through A Horrible Scenario with Suzanne Vogel
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - September 07, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThe church was waist deep into a Capital Campaign for a major church renovation, and mere weeks from engaging all the construction work... and then the pandemic hit. Ugh. They had over a million dollars already contributed with millions more pledged. The vision had been cast, all the hard work ...
Episode 396 - A Theological Brew - Leading Ministry In A Secular Age with Andrew Root
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches - August 31, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAndrew Root, Ph.D. is a professor of youth and family ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul MN, and an author who writes about pastors and churches in the secular age for Baker Academic Publishing. Jeff and Andy talk about his passion and message - that churches don't really have a relevance ...
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