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 to find pleasure in other things that they do too. This way, the people around them would find engaging with them a pleasure and not a burden. Visit the website www.smallchurchrealities.com Music: https://www.bensound.com Email: [email protected]

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 essentially belong to others. This episode is both encouraging and practical. Visit the website www.smallchurchrealities.com Music: https://www.bensound.com Email: [email protected]

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 take. Such a moment is called a "break period" In this episode, Dr. Joseph Obisesan shares that it is sometimes necessary to take a break. Volunteers, as well as pastors, would find this episode very helpful as it seeks to relieve the guilt feeling that we...

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 thoughts about what we can do to prevent disciples from falling through the cracks into becoming de-churched people. He acknowledges that while these steps are not necessarily 'silver bullets' that fix the problem, they go a long way in helping to re-integra...

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 about what constitutes moral failures and how discipline provide a solution to the mess this menace seeks to create in a local assembly. He ends by providing to some advice to both pastors and volunteers. Visit the website www.smallchurchrealities.com Music: ht...

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 pastors lose focus while being busy with other less important things. He also provides practical tips on how to do those "main things" that God has called pastors to. Visit the website www.smallchurchrealities.com Music: https://www.bensound.com Email: joe@hil...

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 leading a new congregation. Dr. Joseph Obisesan in this episode shares from his experience certain things to expect in a new church plant, especially in the first few years. While acknowledging that the list shared is not exhaustive, he believes that th...

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 experiences and see the hand of God weaving through their lives elements that are useful to making them ready for church planting. He concludes that there are in fact many more church planters in many small churches who are only waiting to experience self-di...

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 reality! Dr. Joseph Obisesan, as a church planter himself, in this episode shares how your small church can effectively participate in planting other Christ-centred churches. He also shares his experience on what to expect when you get involved. This e...

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. Joseph Obisesan asks a probing question about who is indeed behind the provision of finances to your church. He goes further to share why the idea of relying on 1 or 2 persons or families may be hurting rather than helping your church. You will certainly f...