EPISODE · Jul 29, 2025 · 42 MIN
187: When Your Church Feels Like It’s Dying: What to Do (and What’s Still True)
from The Small Church Ministry Podcast · host Laurie Graham
If your church is shrinking, struggling, or just doesn’t look like it used to—it can feel like failure. But what if it’s not?In this episode, we talk honestly about fear, change, and what actually makes a church vibrant (hint: it’s not numbers). Because while buildings close, callings don’t—and Jesus isn’t panicking.You’ll hear:Why panic isn’t a strategy—and what to focus on insteadHow to grieve well without getting stuck in itWhat to do when the youth group disappears (or never existed)What influence looks like when you have no title or teamLet’s shift from fear to purpose—and start showing up like it still matters.Join our free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministryRESOURCES MENTIONEDGet your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.comSupport the showSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!FOLLOW US:➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
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If your church is shrinking, struggling, or just doesn’t look like it used to—it can feel like failure. But what if it’s not? In this episode, we talk honestly about fear, change, and what actually makes a church vibrant (hint: it’s not numbers). Because while buildings close, callings don’t—and Jesus isn’t panicking. You’ll hear: Why panic isn’t a strategy—and what to focus on insteadHow to grieve well without getting stuck in itWhat to do when the youth group disappears (or never existed)Wh...
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