Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen
Be a “Fly on the Wall” as Chris Sonksen takes you behind the scenes on a coaching call with a ministry leader. In each episode, you’ll get to hear how a coaching call happens, practical tips on how to grow your ministry, and what it takes to be a healthy leader in today's culture. You'll get to be a "fly on the wall" and listen to a live coaching session between Chris and a church leader like yourself.
Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen
176 | How To Have A Small Church Leave A Big Impact
If you’re leading a small church or juggling bivocational ministry, this one’s for you.
In Episode 176 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Bill from Oklahoma for a powerful conversation about the unique challenges (and opportunities) small church pastors face—especially when it comes to balance, burnout, and building a leadership pipeline.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- How do I grow when my church is in a small town?
- How do I build a team without a big budget?
- Can I take time off without everything falling apart?
This episode answers those questions—and more—with transparency, strategy, and real-world encouragement.
🎙️ In this episode, we talk about:
- Why small church ministry doesn’t mean small impact
- How bivocational leaders can guard their time and grow their team
- The #1 root issue behind burnout—and how to confront it
- What it really means to lead from a place of obedience, not exhaustion
- How to develop people through a clear pipeline (no matter your size)
- Why a pastor’s true strength is revealed in their absence, not just their presence
If you're a small church or bivocational pastor—or if you coach them—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
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Fly on the Wall Podcast, presented by Church Boom, takes pastors into a live coaching session with Chris Sonksen, CEO & Founder of Church Boom. Each episode features a pastor, just like you, as they share the challenges they face and get practical advice on how to overcome them.