Small Town Pastor Podcast

Small Town Pastor Podcast

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

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June 18, 2026 34 mins

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 the...

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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

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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

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May 8, 2026 37 mins

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/

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May 2, 2026 29 mins

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!

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April 24, 2026 37 mins

"THIS IS A LIFE TO LIFE THING.” This is part 2 of the one-year update from Draw Near Church in Winchester, TN. In this episode, Evan Barry talks about discipleship and shares some stories about the people who are forming this new church. 

For more about Draw Near Church, visit www.drawneartoday.com

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April 17, 2026 34 mins

ONE YEAR UPDATE! Today, we're joined by Small Town Network planter, Evan Barry. Draw Near church is just celebrating its one-year anniversary, and Evan shares about some of the joys and challenges of being a bivocational church in a rural community.

For more about Draw Near Church, visit www.drawneartoday.com

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April 10, 2026 42 mins

“WE NEED TO TRY STUFF!” Today, we're joined by Jake Zauche again from First Christian Church in Lewistown, Montana. He discusses some of the challenges and opportunities in his rural settings. For more about FCC, visit https://www.fcclewistown.org

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April 3, 2026 34 mins

“I KNEW THAT HELL WAS BAD!” Today, we're joined by Jake Zauche from First Christian Church in Lewistown, Montana. Jakes shares about his path to faith, ministry, and leading a vibrant church in a rural community. For more about FCC visit https://www.fcclewistown.org

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March 27, 2026 40 mins

"PEOPLE ARE UNINFORMED, UNDERINFORMED, MISINFORMED ABOUT WHO JESUS IS.” Today, we're joined again by Dave & Lori Vigna for another round of conversation about church planting, business ownership, and the challenges of COVID-19. www.thebranchcc.com

For more about Small Town Network, visit www.smalltownnetwork.com 

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March 20, 2026 40 mins

“I’M NOT IN MINISTRY ON MY OWN.” Today we're joined by Dave and Lori Vigna who serve at The Branch Christian Church in Vancouver, WA. www.thebranchcc.com The Vignas talk about their pathway to ministry, raising 5 children, a painful firing, and the decision to plant a new church as an older couple. 

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March 13, 2026 31 mins

HE HAD THIS “GIANT BINDER.” Today we're joined again by Brandon Fletcher, the pastor of First Christian Church in Miami, Oklahoma. https://www.fccmiamiok.com/ Brandon talks with us about becoming the pastor at his home church, Sunday School vs. Small Groups, and shares some thoughts on Discovery Bible Study.

For more information about the Small Town Network, find us online at smalltownnetwork.com

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March 6, 2026 34 mins

“I WANTED TO BE THE OWNER OF A BUSINESS.” Today, we're joined by Brandon Fletcher, pastor of the First Christian Church in Miami, Oklahoma. https://www.fccmiamiok.com  Brandon talks about his call to ministry, and his roundabout journey from high school to college, and eventually back to his home church. 

For more about Small Town Network, visit us online at smalltownnetwork.com 

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February 27, 2026 43 mins

“GREEN AND GROWING IS BETTER THAN RIPE AND ROTTING.” Today we're joined again by James Floyd who is the pastor of Shiloh Community Church in Orleans, Michigan. James shares about his experience planting a church in Gig Harbor, Washington and contrasts it with his current work in rural Michigan.

For more about Small Town Network, visit us at www.smalltownnetwork.com

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February 20, 2026 36 mins

“ARE WE CATHOLIC OR PROTESTERS?” Today we're joined by James Floyd who is the pastor of Shiloh Community Church in Orleans, Michigan. James shares about his childhood, his journey to faith, and his beginnings in ministry. 

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February 13, 2026 35 mins

HE LEFT "ONE OF THE GREATEST JOBS ON THE PLANET!”  Today, we're joined again by Daniel Baker, who is the pastor of Lighthouse Christian Church in Seaside, Oregon. In this episode, Daniel talks about his church and their focus on raising up leaders for the Kingdom. You can reach Daniel at daniel@lighthouseofhope.org

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February 5, 2026 35 mins

HE HEARD JESUS SAY, “GO MAKE DISCIPLES!”  Today, we're joined by Daniel Baker, who is the pastor of Lighthouse Christian Church in Seaside, Oregon. In this episode, Daniel talks about his journey to faith and his path to ministry. 

You can reach Daniel at daniel@lighthouseofhope.org

For more about Small Town Network visit us at www.smalltownnetwork.com 

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January 30, 2026 38 mins

Thanks to our friends at www.9centcopies.com for sponsoring this episode.

For more information about Small Town Network, visit us at www.smalltownnetwork.com 

Would you consider supporting this ministry? Click here for more info: https://small-town-network-inc-466439.churchcenter.com/giving/to/general 

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January 23, 2026 38 mins

"THE THEOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT TOPIC OF TURKEY BACON"

Today, Erik Neilson shares a message from Ephesians 5:3-20. 

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For more information about Small Town Network, visit us at www.smalltownnetwork.com 

Would you consider supporting this ministry? Click here for more info: https://small-town-network-inc-466439.churchcenter.com/giving/to/general 

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January 16, 2026 43 mins

“I CANNOT HEAR THE BREAD OF LIFE WHEN I HAVE NO BREAD IN MY STOMACH.” Today, we're joined again by my long-time friend Pam Walker. Pam is a missionary who trains people in trauma care, community development, discipleship, and church planting. Today, Pam talks about her ministry in Rwanda and the new organization she has started called "Hope Ministries." If you or your church would like to get in contact with Pam, contac...

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