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ABOUT THE SHOW

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 episode offers creative solutions to real challenges with a mix of honest encouragement, leadership skills, and actionable next steps.

Laurie hosts the show with a perspective shaped by decades in ministry on every side of small church life—as a volunteer, staff leader, and pastor’s spouse. She knows both the pressure and the beauty of small churches firsthand, and brings steady encouragement, practical wisdom, and deep care for both volunteers and ministry leaders.

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I'm Laurie.

After a few decades of ministry in churches as big as 3000 and as small as 40, I’m passionate about helping people in smaller churches go from frustrated to feeling fabulous. Sharing tools & strategies for big impact in smaller spaces, The Small Church Ministry Podcast is all about recognizing God at work and joining Him right where you’re planted. 

You can read my personal story, “From Jesus-Loving Misfit To Ministry Expert,” here.

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The Small Church Ministry Podcast with Laurie Graham

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Episodes are published weekly on Tuesdays at 5 am ET.