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 Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
This week Mike & Greg walk through the top 10 warning signs that you are people pleaser. They also give some practical solutions to how you can fight against it.
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 Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
On this weeks episode Greg and Mike talk through how to develop a culture of generosity that goes beyond the finances. They provide 4 proven methods to help your people go all in!
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 Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
On this weeks episode, the guys talk through the decline of giving and how to strategically create a culture of generosity in your church. This is a must listen to episode for you and your whole team!
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 Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
On this weeks episode, Mike & Greg talk through how to strategically and creatively fund the vision God has given you for your church. They give us 13 proven ways to build a culture of generosity and ensure the finances are there to support the vision of the 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 Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
It's one of the most important questions we have to ask when it comes to casting vision for our church. Is it big enough? On this weeks episode, Mike & Greg discuss and unpack the 7 benchmarks your vision needs to hit to ensure that it's big enough.
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 Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
This week Mike & Greg discuss the role that vision plays and why it's so important to have one. In this episode you will find a practical breakdown of all the ways in which vision impacts the overall health and direction 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
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
This week, Greg & Mike sit down with Josh Henry, the CEO of Simplify Church, to have a very important conversation about the 4 BIG myths that are holding pastors back when it comes to church finances. No matter how big your church is or how involved you are with operations, you will want to listen to this one!
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 Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Feeling discouraged in ministry is something we all experience. Sometimes it's a result of various conflicts we are dealing with, other times it's because we are the edge of burnout. No matter where discouragement comes from, we can get through it.
On this weeks episode, Mike & Greg have a very real conversation about how to navigate discouragement and find rest in the midst of it.
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 Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Is there a connection between having healthy rhythms of rest and the growth of your church? This week, Greg and Mike dive into this discussion and much more as they continue to tackle the importance of rest for Pastors and Church leaders.
Looking for more resources to Simplify 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 Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Creating healthy rhythms around rest is critical to longevity in ministry. Equally as important, is taking steps to protect your rest. On this weeks episode, Greg & Mike break down some practical ways to protect your rest.
Looking for more resources to Simplify 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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