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439 episodes
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Date created
2013/01/16
Latest episode
2026/06/25
Average duration
54 min.
Release period
87 days
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Jeff and Jonny are pastors who want to encourage pastors of “smaller” churches. All most pastors see online are the churches that have grown into the thousands in just a few years, the ones that spread out around the city through multiple services and multiple campuses. The ministry leaders with the most influence are the mega church pastors with mega ministries, staffs, and dollars. Praise God for what He is doing in these large and influential churches! We benefit from their vision and influence.Jeff and Jonny know that there are hundreds of thousands, that have 200 or less in attendance. The work of these pastors and ministries can get lost in the shuffle, and they want to encourage, equip, support, inspire, and cheer on the pastors of 200churches – those churches with around 200 people, give or take a hundred or two! When they talk with guests like N.T. Wright, Scot McKnight, Dan Reiland, Carey Nieuwhof and so many more, they always turn the conversation to small church pastoral ministry.With humor, passion, conviction, and care Jeff and Jonny share methods and inspiration for the small church pastor. If you are a lay, bi-vocational, or solo pastor, the 200churches Podcast is for YOU!
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Check latest episodes from 200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches podcast
Episode 431 - The Slow Work Behind a Strong Church Plant
2026/06/25
Church Planter and now Lead Pastor Matt Hayden joins Jeff to talk about the process of planting a church, in fact one that will thrive! Jeff peppers him with a LOT of questions to tease out the story of Harvest View Alliance Church in Grand Junction CO.
If you are considering planting a church and wonder what it really takes to actually do it, or are a current pastor considering what the cost might be for your church to plant another church, this is the episode for YOU!
Created with TLC just for you - to make a Kingdom Impact! Enjoy.
Episode 430 - What I Wish I Knew Back Then with John Finkelde
2026/06/21
This episode lives up to the MINISTRY ENCOURAGEMENT billing of this show! John Finkelde from GrowAHealthyChurch.com in Perth, Australia joins Jeff to share wisdom drawn from many decades of ministry and coaching pastors in ministry! He mentioned using a productivity software - Trello.com - that I did not want you to miss, you might like it.
If this is something you value, pass it along to other pastors! There are over 400 other 200churches episodes for your encouragement - listen to them all!
Episode 429 - The Hidden Weight of Pastoral Ministry
2026/06/11
In this episode my friend Aaron shares his story of pastoral ministry. The 20teens were great, then 2020 hit and things began to unravel. Too many of us will identify with Aaron's story - and maybe it will highlight something in your own life or ministry that you can make a midcourse correction on now, before it's too late!
Episode 428 - Amazing How This Pastor Is Maxing His Potential!
2026/06/02
Jeremy Norton is pastor of the Mountainview Church in Whitehorse, Yukon Canada. He is the founder of LeadBiblically.com, a resource rich site for everyday pastors. And, with his three sons he produces all the content on THE YUKON BOYS YouTube Channel - which you should absolutely check out!
As always, this episode of the 200churches Podcast is full of ministry encouragement, and engagement in the very things you face as a pastor of a 200church (a church of about 200, give or take a hundred or two...)
Enjoy!
Episode 427 - 200churches in 2026!
2026/05/26
Jeff jumped on the mic for another episode of the 200churches Podcast - after almost two years! Let's say this is an update episode that might turn into a restart episode - he makes no promises. Jeff shares his heart for pastors, and brings a spotlight back again to the importance and beauty of small church ministry and pastors.
Episode 426 - Pastor To A President
2024/12/31
In June of 2018 Jonny and I had a conversation with Brandon Patterson, who was then the Pastor at the church in Plains, GA attended by a well known former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter.
Brandon was newly married and 24 years old at the time, and while talk of pastoring a presidential family was interesting, the HEART of this small church pastor was palpable.
With the death of President Carter this week, I asked Brandon for permission to re-release this almost six-year-old episode - and he was gracious to grant it. There's a TON of encouragement in here, and yet it also gives a glimpse into the priorities of a man who once was president.
Episode 425 - Jeff's Update: The FBI, Unity, and Grandchildren
2024/07/26
After more than one year... here is a new episode! So I took a little time off...
This is a short one with the intention of more to come!
Episode 424 - Rick Warren Coaches First Time Church Planter Willie Johnson
2023/06/27
What a blast to use my podcast to introduce Rick Warren to a church planter who hasn't even launched his first public service yet!
Willie Johnson is with REDEFINE CHURCH in St. Louis MO. Rick's project these days is FinishingTheTask.com.
I asked Rick to coach Willie, from his perspective as a church planter who has handed off his church to the next guy - with Willie and his team yet to launch their very first service.
Willie would never ask this, so let me ask this for him - would you like to bless this new church plant?! Why not give them a one-time, or recurring gift as they get started? I love promoting what others are doing! Full disclosure - my church is forming a partnership and has sent thousands of dollars to Redefine Church, and I welcome you, if God so leads, to bless them also. They are a church plant with the Christian & Missionary Alliance!
Enjoy this church planting coaching session!
Episode 423 - The Secret Power of Kindness with Greg Atkinson
2023/06/16
Greg Atkinson was on the 200churches Podcast 10 years ago! Way back in July of 2013 he joined us, when we were only six months old as a podcast - and now, ten years later he is back for the fourth or fifth time - with a great episode about something so fundamental to our Christian life, that we almost miss it: KINDNESS.
Check out Greg's book: The Secret Power of Kindness - 10 Keys to Unlocking Your Capacity to Change the World.
Check out Greg at GregAtkinson.com where you can find his other resources including coaching and consulting, his First Impressions Conference info, and more!
Thanks for helping us encourage so many pastors Greg!
Episode 422 - The Necessity of the Neighborhood Church with Sam Rainer
2023/04/26
Jeff talks with Sam Rainer, Pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church in Florida, the President of Church Answers, and the author of the new book - The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church.
Sam is a great example of a 200church pastor who refuses to imagine a limit on his impact based on the size of his church. This is an encouraging conversation! Sam and his father Thom are co-hosts of the Rainer On Leadership Podcast - check it out. Their podcast is also on YouTube.
Episode 421 - Prayer, Evangelism, ChatGPT, and Church Answers with Thom Rainer
2023/04/12
Thom Rainer is the co-host with his son Sam of the Rainer On Leadership Podcast, and the founder of ChurchAnswers.com and ChurchAnswers.University.
Thom is a research guy and a data guy and has studied the church for many years. He has written many books which you can see listed HERE. Thom and Jeff spoke about Thom's book, Pray and Go, which releases in June 2023, and about ChatGPT and pastors, and Thom's ministry membership site, Church Answers.
We talked about the HopeInitiative.com which helps church leaders change the culture of their church to reflect the heart of God for lost people.
For information about Church Answers University and questions about potential partial scholarships, contact [email protected]
Episode 420 - Finally! A Framework For Relational Discipleship with Robby Angle
2023/04/05
Robby Angle is the CEO of Trueface.org and joins Jeff today to talk about what he and his team are doing with Trueface, about his life and background, and about how Trueface is resourcing churches with training in best practices for discipleship.
As Jeff said on the podcast, Trueface.org is offering some great training for you and your small group leadership, so you should definitely check it out!
Check out Robby's new book - The Cure For Groups - How to lead a small group people will talk about the rest of their lives!
And check out these other Trueface-related episodes:
Episode 61 with John Lynch - How Not To Impress God As A Pastor
Episode 64 with John Lynch - The Pastor's Secret To Breaking Sin's Power
Episode 304 with John Lynch - A Truckload of Pastoral Encouragement and Hope
Episode 239 with Steve Mason - What Authors and Small Church Pastors Dream of - A Story of Radical Life Change
Episode 419 - The Art and Heart of a Shepherd with Tony Franklin
2023/03/16
Pastor Tony is the pastor of Nicholasville United Methodist Church in Nicholasville Kentucky. You are in for a real treat with a humble, godly, 200church pastor from Kentucky. Enjoy!
Check out Tony' book, Jesus, The Four Gospels in Politics HERE!
Episode 418 - We Talk About David's Book: When Church Stops Working - Meeting With God In Your Living Room
2023/03/09
David Wentz was a pastor for 38 years, originally an Engineer by vocation, and now an author and equipper of pastors around the world. Lots of kids and grandkids (I've forgotten how many!)
David and I speak for a bit about the revival at Asbury, and revivals in general - quite interesting to me. But we talk mostly about the ability of the church to thrive outside of a building - meeting with God in living rooms.
You can check out David's books here!
A HELLO Video from David is here
And His Website is HERE!
Episode 417 - She's Writing the 1 Peter Volume of the NICNT - and We Talk About It! A Fascinating Conversation with Dr. Jeannine Brown
2023/03/02
She's still writing the 1 Peter volume of the New International Commentary on the New Testament. She is on the NIV Translation Team. She has written three commentaries on Matthew and one on Philippians, as well as a book called Scripture As Communication, a book on biblical hermeneutics.
We talk about 1 Peter's content, but also what happens from the time you get the assignment to write a commentary on a book of the Bible, until it's actually published and on the shelf!
Check out Jeannine's books here.
Check out the Stetzer Church Leaders Podcast with Karl Vaters HERE!
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SafariSamT 2023/02/27
Pastoral Leadership in time of Crisis
Jeff, 413 with Todd was very helpful. I am sharing it with the FT Pastor search committee and my home church. Sam T
Revjdh 2020/09/18
Thank you
I so appreciate your courage to air this episode. Dave is an inspiring voice in the kingdom. I love your podcast and am thrilled you are back with sea...
Tkbeyond 2019/05/17
Love these guys & their podcasts!
I really appreciate these two brothers for their genuineness and how they work off each other in a fun way. These two are real pastors who have a genu...
Pstrtim 2018/11/28
Great podcast
I’ve been listening to Jeff and Johnny for a few months now and what a blessing it has been. These guys really are a huge encouragement to pastors.
Wingprayer 2018/03/28
Informational and a lot of fun
Thank you for bringing great content presented in an engagging and fun format. I listen to a lot of podcasts, but you all do a great job of resourcing...
James Pendell 2018/03/17
Pastor
Great podcast for the everyday pastor.
Smith025 2018/02/28
Love this podcast
I’m an Associational Missionary for the Baptist Denomination. I recommend this for all pastors, not just smaller church pastors. Great insights! That’...
Swaylon 2017/11/02
What a great show!
I have been listening to this podcast for a couple weeks and I’ve downloaded dozens of the past shows; I love it. Very practical with great guests. Th...
kharris 2017/09/11
You should subscribe
While I'm not the target audience this is a great podcast for ALL. Hear conversations that help deepen understandings, learn about real boots on the ...
JFA80220 2017/07/18
Wonderful Podcast for Ministers and Non-Ministers Alike
I'm not a pastor, nor in the realm of paid ministry at all. And yet I've found a multitude of benefits from listening to the show. While the niche is ...
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