Simplify Church | Helping Everyday Pastors Simplify Life In Ministry
Welcome to Simplify Church, the podcast for everyday pastors who are tired of doing it all alone, and long to lead their church from a place of joy, not overwhelm and burnout. Most churches in America have an average worship attendance of less than 350. This means for most pastors and church planters, you have to wear a lot of different hats. And what works for a large church, might not work for you. It’s crazy to say, but it can be really hard to find community, encouragement and practical ideas for your congregation - especially if you’re not serving at a large church or part of a large network. We’re here to help fill the void that exists for ”everyday” church planters, leaders and pastors. Drawing on decades of experience from serving in various roles and types of churches, our hosts Mike Whittymore and Greg Braswell share actionable tips, honest conversations, and interviews with those in the trenches of doing life and ministry. We discuss mental health for pastors, church growth strategies, and the practical challenges of leading a budget-strapped congregation and leading people to Christ. We dive into topics like: How do you lead from a healthy place? How do you manage it all when you can’t afford to hire another staff member? How do you know when you’re approaching burnout…and what can you do about it? How do you grow a small, struggling church? How do you deal with discouragement? Each week you will find encouragement, wisdom, and practical tools and support to equip and encourage you as you lead your church. More than that, you’ll find a weekly oasis from the burdens of ministry.
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Episodes
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Are you ready for part two on how to create a strategic for Christmas? It's here! On this week's episode, Greg and Mike jump into part two of this series on how to think strategically about your Christmas services and keep guests that show up.
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Do you have a strategic plan to get guests to your Christmas events and services? On this week's episode, Greg and Mike begin a 2 part episode series on how to think strategically about your Christmas services and keep guests that show up.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
On this week's episode, Greg & Mike give you practical steps on how to help your team, staff, and leadership truly enjoy the Christmas season. Don't let the calendar and programming rob you of the rest that can be found this time of year.
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
On this week's show, Greg & Mike unpack the importance of establishing a celebration culture in your church. They talk through how to develop an effective strategy for celebrating the RIGHT things so that you can impact the overall health of your church.
Need more resources for your ministry?
FREE MINI COURSE
Bookkeeping Basics for Busy Pastors: What Every Pastor Needs to Know About Church Money Management
FREE PASTORAL RESOURCES
7 Keys to Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Your Church
SIMPLIFY CHURCH INSIGHTS
Get church financial advice, leadership tips, and organizational best practices delivered to your inbox to help you simplify and grow your church. Subscribe Now.
A BETTER WAY TO BUDGET
Church Budget Blueprint: The #1 Church Budgeting Course for Small & Growing Churches
WE MAKE MANAGING CHURCH FINANCES SIMPLE
Grab a Free Consult: SimplifyChurch.com
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
On this week's episode we celebrate our 50th, spend some time with Josh Henry (CEO of Simplify Church), and talk through a strategy on how to kill sacred cows in our churches. A must listen to episode!
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
On this weeks episode Greg & Mike share some HILARIOUS stories about terrible pastor appreciation gifts. They also provide some solid ideas and tips for ways to appreciate your Pastor and the leadership team that serves your church. Gaurenteed to make you laugh!
Need more resources for your ministry?
FREE MINI COURSE
Bookkeeping Basics for Busy Pastors: What Every Pastor Needs to Know About Church Money Management
FREE PASTORAL RESOURCES
7 Keys to Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Your Church
SIMPLIFY CHURCH INSIGHTS
Get church financial advice, leadership tips, and organizational best practices delivered to your inbox to help you simplify and grow your church. Subscribe Now.
A BETTER WAY TO BUDGET
Church Budget Blueprint: The #1 Church Budgeting Course for Small & Growing Churches
WE MAKE MANAGING CHURCH FINANCES SIMPLE
Grab a Free Consult: SimplifyChurch.com
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Pastor, we need each other. Brotherhood is critical to longevity and to your overall success. In this weeks episode, Mike and Greg talk through the importance of brotherhood and provide tips for how to do it right.
Need more resources for your ministry?
FREE MINI COURSE
Bookkeeping Basics for Busy Pastors: What Every Pastor Needs to Know About Church Money Management
FREE PASTORAL RESOURCES
7 Keys to Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Your Church
SIMPLIFY CHURCH INSIGHTS
Get church financial advice, leadership tips, and organizational best practices delivered to your inbox to help you simplify and grow your church. Subscribe Now.
A BETTER WAY TO BUDGET
Church Budget Blueprint: The #1 Church Budgeting Course for Small & Growing Churches
WE MAKE MANAGING CHURCH FINANCES SIMPLE
Grab a Free Consult: SimplifyChurch.com
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Feeling emotionally exhausted is no surprise when it comes to ministry. But perhaps you're dealing with something that runs much deeper than the standard feeling of burnout. On this weeks episode, Greg and Mike talk through the reality of compassion fatigue and the impact it's having on those in ministry.
Need more resources for your ministry?
FREE MINI COURSE
Bookkeeping Basics for Busy Pastors: What Every Pastor Needs to Know About Church Money Management
FREE PASTORAL RESOURCES
7 Keys to Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Your Church
SIMPLIFY CHURCH INSIGHTS
Get church financial advice, leadership tips, and organizational best practices delivered to your inbox to help you simplify and grow your church. Subscribe Now.
A BETTER WAY TO BUDGET
Church Budget Blueprint: The #1 Church Budgeting Course for Small & Growing Churches
WE MAKE MANAGING CHURCH FINANCES SIMPLE
Grab a Free Consult: SimplifyChurch.com
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
The comparison game is one that we play all too often in ministry. It can be tough to admit, but it's a struggle we can all identify with. On this weeks episode, Mike & Greg talk through the dangers of the comparison game and how to avoid falling into that trap.
Need more resources for your ministry?
FREE MINI COURSE
Bookkeeping Basics for Busy Pastors: What Every Pastor Needs to Know About Church Money Management
FREE PASTORAL RESOURCES
7 Keys to Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Your Church
SIMPLIFY CHURCH INSIGHTS
Get church financial advice, leadership tips, and organizational best practices delivered to your inbox to help you simplify and grow your church. Subscribe Now.
A BETTER WAY TO BUDGET
Church Budget Blueprint: The #1 Church Budgeting Course for Small & Growing Churches
WE MAKE MANAGING CHURCH FINANCES SIMPLE
Grab a Free Consult: SimplifyChurch.com
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
This weeks episode is a call to action! Every Pastor and Church Leader needs a mentor and we've got 7 questions you need to consider when searching for one.
Show Notes:
1. https://pastormentor.com/five-benefits-mentor/
2.https://pastormentor.com/mentoring-for-pastors/
3. https://tinyurl.com/4jamxs8n
Need more resources for your ministry?
FREE MINI COURSE
Bookkeeping Basics for Busy Pastors: What Every Pastor Needs to Know About Church Money Management
FREE PASTORAL RESOURCES
7 Keys to Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Your Church
SIMPLIFY CHURCH INSIGHTS
Get church financial advice, leadership tips, and organizational best practices delivered to your inbox to help you simplify and grow your church. Subscribe Now.
A BETTER WAY TO BUDGET
Church Budget Blueprint: The #1 Church Budgeting Course for Small & Growing Churches
WE MAKE MANAGING CHURCH FINANCES SIMPLE
Grab a Free Consult: SimplifyChurch.com
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