A very simple, straightforward message to start the new year.In this episode, Dr. Joseph Obisesan attempts to encourage you to not take things that happen in your church / ministry too seriously. He posits that pastors should look to find plea

Ep.16: Bear Your Load. Let Them Bear Theirs.

Oct 4th, 2023 25m 28s

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Obisesan encourages pastors to desist from taking responsibilities for the actions of others. He posits that a lot more of the stress that pastors experience might in fact be coming from bearing "loads" that essentia

Ep. 15: It Is Ok To Take A Break

Aug 12th, 2023 30m 56s

Seasons come and go!Because small church volunteers go through various seasons (just like any other person), the ability to serve others may vary from time to time. There are instances when not serving may actually be the best decision to take.

Ep. 14 : When Disciples Go Back Home

Jul 17th, 2023 30m 2s

What happens when people who have been faithfully serving in a church decide to move on? No, not to another church, but back to their various homes with no intention to join another church.In this episode, Dr. Joseph Obisesan shares his thought

Ep 13: When One Of Us Stumbles

May 17th, 2023 35m 41s

When moral failures occur in a small church, how should we deal with them?In this episode, Dr. Joseph Obisesan exposes why some small churches don't do a good job when it comes to dealing with moral failures. He shares his thoughts about what c

Ep. 12 : Let's Keep The Main Things At The Centre

Apr 10th, 2023 28m 4s

With so much calling for our attention, it is so easy to lose focus. Being busy does not necessarily translate to being productively engaged.In this episode, Dr. Joseph Obisesan reveals how pressure from others could make small church pastors l

Ep.11: 7 Things That Will Happen In The First 3 Years

Mar 6th, 2023 25m 11s

At the start of a new churchplant there are not only high hopes but also expectations. Often times, it is helpful to manage those expectations well ahead in order to avoid frustrations and disappointments which are generally not uncommon when l

Ep. 10: You Are A Church Planter, You Just Don't Know It Yet.

Feb 15th, 2023 28m 45s

As a follow-up to the last episode (Episode 009), Dr. Joseph Obisesan in this episode highlights some pointers that could help identify potential church planters in your small church. He challenges his listeners to interrogate their past experi

Ep 009: Church Planting By Your Small Church Is Possible

Jan 26th, 2023 25m 11s

Church planting has proven to be a very effective way of carrying out the great commission and making disciples for the Lord. Generally speaking, whenever church planting is mentioned, small churches do not feel this is for them. This is a sad

Ep. 008: Who Is Bankrolling Your Church?

Jan 4th, 2023 34m 13s

Sadly, small churches closing their doors after a few months or a few years of gathering is not an uncommon occurrence. In many cases, lack of finances for the church to continue to gather is the main reason for this.In this episode, Dr. Joseph

Ep 007: Needy People In The Small Church

Dec 7th, 2022 26m 34s

The church exists to minister to the needs of people - spiritual, emotional, physical e.t.c. But what happens when neediness becomes like a badge of honour amongst the people in your small church.In this episode, Dr. Joseph Obisesan speaks to t

Episode 006: The Over-programmed Small Church

Nov 10th, 2022 27m 34s

Is having many programs packed into a small church calendar really a strategy for discipleship? In this episode, Dr. Joseph Obisesan shares his thoughts about why small churches should regularly review their programs and 'drop-off' those progra

Ep 005: Why Younger Pastors Should Consider The Bivocational Idea

Oct 19th, 2022 29m 41s

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Obisesan discusses why the bivocational idea ought to be considered sooner (rather than later) by young pastors or young people in ministry.He also expresses the fact that the bivocational 'stream' is fast becoming

Do they even think about this church? A pastor's question.

Oct 5th, 2022 18m 27s

Pastors go through the week mostly thinking about their church and church members. They often also expect that other church members and volunteers are doing exactly the same - thinking 24/7 about what goes on within their church. Imagine the sh

Ep 003: 10 ways to prevent your pastor from quitting next month - Part 2

Sep 21st, 2022 21m 7s

With an estimated 30 - 42 percent of pastors said to have considered leaving the ministry in a recent survey, and thousands said to be quitting on a yearly basis, it is important to create an awareness amongst church members and especially chur

Ep 002: 10 ways to prevent your pastor from quitting next month - Part 1

Aug 3rd, 2022 22m 8s

Ep 001: Why Pastors Want To Quit On Mondays

Jul 21st, 2022 15m 13s

Pastors are always positive, bubbly and exciting people to be around at all times.Wrong!It is certainly not always so.In this episode, find out why Monday is a challenging day of the week for many pastors.Visit the website www.smallchurchrealit

Ep 000: Introducing Small Church Realities

Jul 21st, 2022 14m

With increasing awareness about the role of small churches in disciple-making, it is important to highlight the peculiar dynamics which takes place within a small church environment.There are real issues that happen to real people in small chur

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