Ministry Mix
Real conversations for the strategies and souls of ministry leaders.
Our goal is to bring you a mix of conversations on topics you are thinking about to help you lead more strategically and care for your soul more intentionally.
Phil is the pastor of Connecting Church in Abingdon, MD. He also trains church planters with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and serves as an adjunct instructor at Liberty University. Phil is married to Pam and has three children.
Richard is the pastor of Canvas Church in Salisbury, MD. He also serves as the Church Planting Leader for the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and as a Multiplying Pastor with Send Network. Richard is married to Payton and has a dog.
Ministry Mix
5 Ways We will Do "Better-ish" in Season 2
We’re back!
In the Season 2 opener, Phil and Richard kick things off with honesty, humor, and a fresh desire to grow. After an unplanned break (and a few ministry curveballs), the guys share five ways they’re aiming to do ministry better-ish — because improvement matters, but perfection isn’t the goal.
They unpack lessons learned from the past year, talk about the importance of prioritizing family and soul health, and share what’s ahead for Ministry Mix: more authentic conversations, deeper community, and even some new ideas like “micro-conferences” designed for ministry leaders who are tired of being overproduced and under-encouraged.
Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or creative trying to balance calling and chaos, this episode will make you laugh, nod, and maybe even rethink how you’re defining “better.”
5 Highlights from the Conversation
1) “We love you listeners, but my family and our church come first.”
Healthy leaders prioritize what matters most. Boundaries are biblical.
2) “We’re never going to be the most produced podcast — we’re just real conversations.”
Authentic > impressive. Leaders crave honest spaces to think and process.
3) “We’re moving from a podcast about ministry to a ministry with a podcast.”
The vision for Ministry Mix is expanding — from content to community.
4) “What if conferences were short, powerful, and real?”
The idea of micro-conferences — bite-sized, intentional gatherings for real growth.
What You’ll Hear
- Why Season 2 took a pause (and why that’s okay)
- How to avoid burnout by focusing on what matters
- The danger of measuring ministry by production value
- What it means to build a ministry community, not just an audience
- A sneak peek at what’s coming this year
Quotes Worth Sharing
“You don’t need polish to have purpose.”
“Better doesn’t mean bigger — it means healthier.”
“When ministry feels dead, remember: resurrection is kind of God’s thing.”
Listen, Laugh, and Rethink “Better”
If you’re a ministry leader who’s tired of trying to keep up, this episode will remind you that growth happens in grace — and that sometimes better-ish is exactly where God wants you.
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