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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 85
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Ep 64. How To Handle Criticism In Ministry
Criticism often comes with the job of ministry. It can be hurtful, overwhelming and from places we don't expect. But criticism can be helpful if we rightly understand how to process it. On this week'…
Ep. 63 Getting Hospitality Right At Your Church
On this week's episode Greg and Mike have an important discussion on the importance of getting hospitality right at your church and the difference it can make.
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Ep 62. The Need For A Gospel Centered Culture & How To Build One.
On this week's episode Mike & Greg take a deep dive into what it means to have a Gospel centered culture in your church and how to build one. This is a great episode on how to break through the ambig…
Ep 61. Rethinking Growth In Your Church
On this week's episode Mike and Greg challenge pastors and leaders to rethink what healthy growth looks like church. They provide a unique strategy for growth that will not only benefit the church, b…
Ep 60. 4 Key Strategies To Invest In Your Ministry Team
On this week's episode, Mike and Greg talk through the importance of investing into your ministry team and staff. Using proven methods, they give you 4 key strategies that are easy to implement and t…
Ep 59. Fresh Ideas For Your Ministry That Are Sure To Create Growth.
For many of us who are leading ministries or are in charge of creating new opportunities, it can challenging to come up with something new. On this week' episode Mike & Greg talk through some new and…
Ep 58. The 4 Most Important Questions Every Leader Needs To Ask
On this week's episode, Mike & Greg talk through how to effectively communicate direction for your ministry. No matter what role you're in, there are 4 critical questions that every leader needs to a…
Ep 57. How to Be Small Church And A Great Church
This week's episode is a fantastic look at how small churches can be exceptional and not get stuck in the comparison trap. If you're looking for practical steps on how you can take your small church …
Ep 56. Creating A Ministry Game Plan For The New Year
Is your ministry ready for the new year? Have you spent time evaluating, praying, and meeting with leaders? Do you have a ministry game plan for the most important areas of your church? On this week'…
Ep 55. Please Stop Doing This! (Christmas Episode)
It's time for our yearly Christmas episode! Greg, Mike, & Josh share their hot takes on all the things that we need to stop doing at Christmas! Whether you agree or not with these lists, you are guar…
Ep 54. How To Think Strategically About Christmas (Part Two)
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 Chri…
Ep 53. How To Think Strategically About Christmas
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 Christm…
Ep 52. How To Help Your Staff Enjoy The Christmas Season
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 re…
Ep 51. How To Establish A Culture of Celebration
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…
Ep 50. How To Kill Those Sacred Cows
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 episod…
Ep 49.What NOT To Get Your Pastor For Pastor Appreciation Month
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 leaders…
Ep 48. Why Pastors Need Brotherhood (Now More Than Ever)
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 …
Ep 47. Dealing with Compassion Fatigue
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, Gr…
Ep 46. How To Avoid The Comparison Trap
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 …
Ep 45. Why Every Pastor Needs A Mentor
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.
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