Every pastor has a story to share. No matter the size of their church. That’s a belief of ours and is one of the core reasons we love supporting church leaders. There are so many crucial, powerful things happening every day in small and mid-size churches that go unnoticed and unseen.

Joe Thompson is the Lead Pastor at Smithfield Christian Church in Smithfield, VA. We’ve been connected to him for a while and love his genuine heart and his passion for ministry.

We’re partnering with Joe on an upcoming project where we’ll be sharing the stories of pastors across the country. So we’re excited to introduce you to him today, talk about the inspiration behind this project, and share some key insights he’s taken away from some of the conversations he’s been hosting.

You have a story to share. Listen in!

*Credit to Yannick Lemieux for the applause track we use for fun in today’s episode.*

 

Links to Resources Mentioned or Related

• Real Church Stories Podcast w/ Joe Thompson
• Get in touch with Joe

Listen to Real Church Stories!

Real Church Stories is all about sharing the stories of what God is doing in and through small and midsize churches. Everyone has a story to share and God can use it to meet others in their situation and move them forward. Join Joe Thompson, a pastor in Smithfield, VA, for some real, honest, and encouraging conversations every other week with church leaders across the country. Get subscribed!

 

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