Under The Steeple https://podcastspt.podbean.com Under the Steeple is a church operations podcast about the people, decisions, systems, and surprises that keep ministry moving. Each episode tackles leadership, finance, staffing, facilities, technology, governance, and the other duties nobody mentioned in seminary. It is an honest and occasionally humorous look at what happens behind the scenes, between Sundays, and whenever ministry meets reality.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:55:02 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Business:Non-Profit 1440 serial Union Baptist Association Union Baptist Association No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22560476/Under-The-Steeple-Apple-Art-3000x3000.jpg Under The Steeple https://podcastspt.podbean.com 144 144 When Everything is Important, Nothing is Sustainable When Everything is Important, Nothing is Sustainable https://podcastspt.podbean.com/e/when-youre-drowning-in-important-tasks/ https://podcastspt.podbean.com/e/when-youre-drowning-in-important-tasks/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:55:02 -0500 podcastspt.podbean.com/f91ace0f-48c8-3870-aa91-e02d034b1923 Marie and Matthew Dillingham launch the inaugural episode of “Under the Steeple,” introducing the podcast’s goal of making church leadership and operations simple for busy ministers. 

They discuss how pastors and church leaders can feel overwhelmed when everything seems important. They emphasize prioritization (important vs. urgent), accepting that some “rubber balls” can be dropped, and delegating without feeling like a failure. 

Matthew stresses that offering clarity (by defining work/volunteer roles, job descriptions, policies, and lines of authority) is a kind of pastoral care.

They warn against a pastor “hero” mindset that leads to burnout and recommend Kelly Kapic’s devotional, “You Were Never Meant to Do It All,” to learn more on this topic.

Resources:  “When Everything is Important, Nothing Feels Sustainable” www.virtualexecutivepastor.com/post/when-everything-is-important-nothing-feels-sustainable

The Eisenhower Matrix: https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/

”You Were Never Meant To Do it All,” by Kelly Kapic 

Bonus Extras 1099 Versus W2? https://www.virtualexecutivepastor.com/post/1099-or-w-2-what-churches-need-to-know-especially-for-musicians

King Ranch Casserole Recipe: https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/king-ranch-chicken-casserole

Pear Salad Recipe: https://southernbite.com/southern-pear-salad/

]]> Marie and Matthew Dillingham launch the inaugural episode of “Under the Steeple,” introducing the podcast’s goal of making church leadership and operations simple for busy ministers. 

They discuss how pastors and church leaders can feel overwhelmed when everything seems important. They emphasize prioritization (important vs. urgent), accepting that some “rubber balls” can be dropped, and delegating without feeling like a failure. 

Matthew stresses that offering clarity (by defining work/volunteer roles, job descriptions, policies, and lines of authority) is a kind of pastoral care.

They warn against a pastor “hero” mindset that leads to burnout and recommend Kelly Kapic’s devotional, “You Were Never Meant to Do It All,” to learn more on this topic.

Resources: 
“When Everything is Important, Nothing Feels Sustainable” www.virtualexecutivepastor.com/post/when-everything-is-important-nothing-feels-sustainable

The Eisenhower Matrix: https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/

”You Were Never Meant To Do it All,” by Kelly Kapic 

Bonus Extras
1099 Versus W2? https://www.virtualexecutivepastor.com/post/1099-or-w-2-what-churches-need-to-know-especially-for-musicians

King Ranch Casserole Recipe: https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/king-ranch-chicken-casserole

Pear Salad Recipe: https://southernbite.com/southern-pear-salad/

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