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...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 abou...

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 pasto...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 spe...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 websi...

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 sm...