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Small Church Shepherds

by Jonathan Greer

The Official Podcast of Smallchurchshepherds.com. We hope you can join us every week as we discuss topics relevant to pastors of small churches.

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Episodes

  1. Counseling Part 1

    Jonathan and Dennis discuss the realities of pastoral counseling and how important it is to be prepared to counsel.

  2. Vision Casting Part 2 (Chumbawamba Style)

    Jonathan, Dennis, and James discuss practical steps towards implementing a vision for your church, and how to avoid some pitfalls along the way.

  3. Vision Casting Part 1

    Jonathan and Dennis discuss the concept of vision casting and what needs to happen before you try to cast a vision for your church.

  4. Sexual Abuse Part 2

    Jonathan, Dennis, and James discuss the what areas of doctrine help a church prevent sexual abuse, and to respond to sexual abuse more appropriately if it occurs.

  5. Spurgeon College And The Small Church - Interview With Sam Bierig

    Jonathan and Dennis sit down with Sam Bierig, the Dean of Spurgeon college, to discuss how small church pastors can benefit from a degree from Spurgeon college or one of the other 5 seminary colleges.

  6. Church Planting With George Ross

    Jonathan, Dennis, and James discuss Church planting with George Ross, a NAMB church planter in New Orleans, LA.

  7. Discussing Church Replanting with Mark Clifton

    Jonathan and Dennis sit down with Adam Wyatt and Mark Clifton to talk about Church replanting and how its helping small churches.

  8. The Role of Women in The Church

    Jonathan, Dennis, and James discuss their beliefs on the roles of women in the church, and how small churches can function when there are few or no qualified men to lead.

  9. Episode 14 - Deacon Ordination

    Jonathan and Dennis discuss the Why and How of deacon ordination.

  10. Episode 13 - Deacon Meetings

    Dennis and James discuss how to have a healthy deacon meeting.

  11. Episode 12 - Theological Education With Dr. Bo Rice

    Jonathan and Dr. Rice talk about how theological education can benefit a small church pastor, and how to overcome some of the challenges in pursuing an education.

  12. Episode 11 - King James Onlyism with Michael Wilbanks

    Jonathan and Dennis interview Michael Wilbanks, pastor of Thaxton Baptist Church in Thaxton, MS about how he has ministered in the midst of conflict over King James Onlyism

  13. Episode 10 - Dealing With Sexual Abuse

    Dennis, James, and Jonathan discuss how small churches can guard themselves against sexual abuse, and protect the vulnerable in light of the sexual abuse scandal in the SBC currently.

  14. Episode 9 - Abortion

    Dennis, James, and Jonathan discuss the recent New York state abortion law and how small churches can fight against abortion.

  15. Episode 8 - Disaster Relief With Jesse Watkins

    Jonathan interviews Jesse Watkins about his experience leading his church in disaster relief and they discuss how other churches can do the same.

  16. Episode 7 - Dealing With Staff Conflict

    Dennis and James talk about how they have learned to avoid and work through conflicts that arise on a staff of a small church.

  17. Episode 6 - Pay Packages

    Dennis and Jonathan give some important tips for setting up your pay packages, and point out some things you need to know when you are looking at a church.

  18. Episode 5 - Pragmatism

    Dennis, James, and Jonathan discuss pragmatism in the context of small churches. The problems it might cause, and where it could possibly be helpful.

  19. Episode 4 - Mentorship

    Dennis, James, and Jonathan discuss the importance and role of mentorship in the life of a small church pastor.

  20. Episode 3 - Longevity Part 2

    Dennis, James, and Jonathan discuss the damage a lack of longevity has done to churches, and how increased longevity can help remedy those problems.

  21. Episode 2 - Longevity Part 1

    Dennis, James, and Jonathan Discuss what longevity looks like in a small church, and the importance of longevity.

  22. Episode 1 - Why Small Church Shepherds?

    Dennis, James, and Jonathan discuss their reasons for starting the Small Church Shepherds podcast and what goals they have in mind.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Official Podcast of Smallchurchshepherds.com. We hope you can join us every week as we discuss topics relevant to pastors of small churches.

HOSTED BY

Jonathan Greer

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The Official Podcast of Smallchurchshepherds.com. We hope you can join us every week as we discuss topics relevant to pastors of small churches.

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