
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 ep... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 221 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySociety & CultureChristianity | |||

In Mistake #6 of Stop Doing This to Volunteers: Top Mistakes Our Churches Are Making, we rethink recruitment altogether. Instead of building programs and then scrambling to fill roles, what if our people shaped our ministry?
This episode explores t... more
This episode in Stop Doing This to Volunteers: Top Mistakes Our Churches Are Making looks at how we unintentionally sideline volunteers before they even begin.
We’ve been taught in leadership to make plans first and ask for help later. Turns out, t... more
In Stop Doing This to Volunteers: Top Mistakes Our Churches Are Making, we’re talking about meetings - and how they often do more harm than good.
We say we value people’s time, but when we gather by default instead of by necessity, purpose, or enga... more
In this episode of Stop Doing This to Volunteers: Top Mistakes Our Churches Are Making, we talk about something subtle but powerful: the way our language and posture shape culture.
When we treat people like “just volunteers,” we reinforce hierarchy... more
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So appreciate all the useful information on so many different topics that these podcasts cover. Small church leaders have such a wide range of things included in their responsibilities and this resource is priceless.
Laurie , I have learned so much from your church finance series! I am “just” a volunteer so I really didn’t think it applied to me but I’m so glad I listened. What resonated most is that Jesus is alive in my congregation and He is holding His church together the non-profit side is not as important yet it gets a lot of attention. It’s really a mindset shift that has been so welcome to me I can’t wait to share it with others. God bless you and your ministry!
I have gained so much insight, hope and encouragement from your podcasts. I just finished listening to episode 187 and was so lifted and encouraged from it. It’s sometimes difficult to see the positive in situations while your knee deep in them. Thank you!
Thank you so much Laurie for this Podcast. I was guilty of that, not I told others but I definitely thought that of others. With the help of God I will no longer think that of others and think grace and love towards them. Thank you for helping this recovering Pharisee.
I appreciate Laurie’s experience and unique perspective
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A practical, faith-forward show focused on leadership, volunteers, and sustainability in small churches. Episodes explore how to value volunteers, design meaningful roles, and tackle burnout with real-world prompts, interviews, and strategy for ministry teams. A standout angle is treating digital presence, fundraising, and outreach as integral, relatable ministry rather than side tasks, often framing challenges through the lens of small-church realities with actionable takeaways.
Noteworthy qualities include a consistent emphasis on authentic relationships, equitable volunteer partnerships, and a holistic view of church health that blends leadership wisdom with spiritual encouragement. This combination makes it especially helpful for pasto... more
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