Small Town Pastor Podcast

The official podcast of the Small Town Network hosted by pastors Erik Neilson and Tony Coulombe. www.smalltownnetwork.com

Episodes

5 days ago

36 min

"THE HECK WITH THIS, I'M NOT MOVING THERE!" In this second episode with pastor Ben Smith, we talk about the power of long-term ministry, raising up leaders, and the challenges/opportunities in small-town churches. For more about High Lakes Christian Church, visit highlakescc.org

Jul 24, 2026

33 min

"LEADERS INSPIRE LEADERS!" Today, we're joined by Ben Smith from High Lakes Christian Church in LaPine, Oregon. Ben shares about his road to faith, his influential youth pastor, and his path into ministry. 
For more information about High Lakes, visit www.highlakescc.org
 

Jul 17, 2026

33 min

TALKING SMALL TOWN MINISTRY Today, we're joined by Pastor Matt Phipps from Redwood Christian Church. Matt talks about growing up as a PK, his journey to faith, and his pathway to ministry. For more on Redwood Christian Church, visit them online at redwoodchristian.org

Jul 10, 2026

32 min

Today we're joined by Pastor Matt Phipps from Redwood Christian Church. Matt talks about growing up as a PK, his journey to faith, and his pathway to ministry. For more on Redwood Christian Church visit them online on redwoodchristian.org

Jun 26, 2026

35 min

"THE SHIFT FROM WHAT TO WHO" We're joined again by Craig Whitney and Jeff Bennett from the Multiply Project. Their organization is dedicated to helping local churches develop and send out church planters from within their own congregations. Instead of relying on outside recruitment, they provide pastors with a practical, step-by-step system to identify potential leaders, equip them through specialized training cohorts, and confidently launch them to plant new churches. For more info check them outline at multiplyproject.org

Jun 18, 2026

34 min

TALKING REPRODUCTION We're joined by Craig Whitney and Jeff Bennett from the Multiply Project. Their organization is dedicated to helping local churches develop and send out church planters from within their own congregations. Instead of relying on outside recruitment, they provide pastors with a practical, step-by-step system to identify potential leaders, equip them through specialized training cohorts, and confidently launch them to plant new churches. For more info check them outline at multiplyproject.org

May 22, 2026

45 min

THE MONEY IS GOING TO RUN OUT! WE'VE GOT TO CUT THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR'S SALARY! In this second interview, Matthew Anderson discusses their prayer-fueled vision for church planting among Mormons in Utah. Matthew is the pastor of Utah Valley Church in Spanish Fork, Utah, and the director of Plant Utah. Check them out online at www.plantutah.com

May 16, 2026

47 min

If you missed this the first time around, be sure to listen to Matthew Anderson's story. FROM BULL RIDER TO CHURCH PLANTER! Today, Matthew Anderson talks about growing up on a ranch, riding bulls, catching bass, and being changed by the gospel! Matthew is the pastor of Utah Valley Church in Spanish Fork, Utah, and the director of Plant Utah. Check them out online at www.plantutah.com

May 8, 2026

37 min

70% OF ADULTS IN SMALL GROUPS! Get ready for the second half of our interview with Adam Ray, one of the pastors at the Tabernacle in Buckley, Michigan. We talk about groups, discipleship, a little more hunting talk, and their multisite strategy. https://thetabchurch.com/

May 2, 2026

29 min

CHURCH OF 1000 IN TOWN OF 690! Today, we're joined by Adam Ray, who is a dedicated family man, pastor, and avid outdoorsman. We discuss Adam's journey to faith, path to ministry, and brass knuckle church t-shirts. We also discuss a little bit of hunting!
https://thetabchurch.com/
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