Episode 17 - The Pros and Cons of Small Church Ministry

On Episode 17 of The 200churches Podcast, Jeff and Jonny are joined by Ryan Perz, another 200church pastor in their town. Ryan’s church is actually a “50church”, and he joins the conversation about the pros and cons of ministry in a smaller church.

Here are the cons, or the downsides:

• Burnout from trying to do it all
  
• Not everything gets done
  
• Not everything gets done well
  
• Danger of members/attenders not taking ownership
  
• Danger of the pastor feeling indispensable 
  

Here are the pros, or the upsides:

• Great general ministry experience
  
• Broader ministry impact by ministering to all age groups
  
• It will identify your weak areas (we think that’s a pro!)
  
• Pastor learns to be a self-initiator
  
• Greater intimacy with church family
  

That’s the bare bones of a very fun podcast with Ryan! We hope you listen and are encouraged to lead your 200church, love your people, and serve God with all your heart. Remember, your ministry matters huge in the Kingdom of God!