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 May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
This week's episode is POWERFUL! Mike & Greg sit down with 4 other Pastors from various backgrounds and traditions and dig into some very specific pain points that ministry creates. You do not want to miss this!
Other 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 Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
This week Greg & Mike get super practical about one of the biggest road blocks we experience in ministry, life, and our relationships. They dive into what to do when you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to be working and you feel you’re not going anywhere. Listen as they unpack 3 simple, yet very effective solutions for getting unstuck.
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 Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
This week, Mike & Greg continue their conversation with Dr. Matthew Tanner about the life changing impact that Unjustifiable Termination and Forced Resignation can have on a Pastor and his family.
In this week's Episode Dr. Tanner will share what life can be like on the other side of healing.
Check out Dr. Tanner's book: https://www.amazon.com/Wounded-Pastor-Unjustifiable-Termination-Resignation/dp/1948901854
Check out the website: https://www.woundedleadership.com
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
This week Greg and Mike are kicking off a powerful TWO PART conversation as they sit down with Dr. Matthew Tanner and discuss the life changing impact that Unjustifiable Termination and Forced Resignation can have on a Pastor and his family.
In this week's Episode you will meet Dr. Tanner and have a chance to hear his story and why he wrote The Wounded Pastor. Then we will come back next week with a healing strategy for how to overcome this terrible wound.
Check out Dr. Tanner's book: https://www.amazon.com/Wounded-Pastor-Unjustifiable-Termination-Resignation/dp/1948901854
Check out the website: https://www.woundedleadership.com
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Easter week is a busy week, to say the least. Sometimes we just need to be encouraged and to laugh a little. This weeks episode is sure to hit the spot! Mike & Greg have 4 encouraging thoughts for Pastors and Leaders to help make this a great Easter week!
Here are the links from the Easter Fails we talked about on the show. Watch & Enjoy!
FAIL links:
1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGSw2wJRYV8
2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYOXpDFCipU
3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDQaJ35S4bk
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
The calling of ministry is an incredible blessing - there's no denying that. But with that blessing comes a heavy weight of responsibility. That burden can often create seasons where Pastors and Church Leaders feel like they are headed for a deep valley of loneliness, uncertainty, and exhaustion.
This is when Pastors need to be Pastored.
Every Pastor needs to be pastored at some point, but it can be hard to identify when that should be.
This week, Mike & Greg along with Special Guest: Robby Ballmeyer breakdown the 3 Warning Signs that you might need to be Pastored.
For more ways to deal with the overwhelming reality of ministry, check us out at www.simplifychurch.com
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Communication in your church can be overwhelming and often exhausting. On this week's episode, Mike & Greg break down 3 proven strategies for improving communication in and to your church.
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 Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
PART 2!
On this week's episode, Mike & Greg break down the important steps you need to take to make planning for this Easter a huge success.
For this two part podcast, we are giving you our Simplify Easter Checklist... Totally FREE!
Listen to this week's show for great planning tips and how you can download this epic checklist.
More resources:
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 Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Are you ready to make this the best Easter you've ever had? If you said yes, we got you! On this week's episode, Mike & Greg break down the important steps you need to take to make planning for this Easter a huge success.
For this two part podcast, we are giving you our Simplify Easter Checklist... Totally FREE!
Listen to this week's show for great planning tips and how you can download this epic checklist.
More resources:
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 Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
On this weeks episode, Greg and Mike sit down for a very important interview with Steve Neill. Steve is a Transitional Pastor for www.interimpastors.com and provides temporary leadership to help strengthen churches during pastoral transition.
With several years of ministry experience, Steve speaks as an authority on the hurt that churches often experience after losing a pastor. During the interview he gives some incredible insight that you won't want to miss.
Resources from Simplify Church:
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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