BSCLN - Bivocational & Small Church Leadership Network

01/25/2026

“Worshipping God in the Cave”: A Snowy Sunday Morning Encouragement from Psalm 57

01/24/2026

Are you snowed in today? It is a great day to sign up for an SCA winter cohort! Some begin this Thursday. You do NOT want to miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow with other bivocational and small church pastors! We have cohorts that meet in the mornings and in the evenings. Click through and sign up today! (If you have trouble, reach out to [email protected])

Small Church Academy is a small-group gathering of Pastors who meet regularly to study important aspects of their ministries/Christian service and to share accountability and encouragement from like-minded, caring friends.  Relational-based learning is a collaborative learning style in which each g...

01/22/2026

If you’re a bivocational pastor, partially funded pastor, or leader in a smaller-membership church, this invitation is for YOU!

The Bivocational and Small Church Leadership Network has opened registration for our Winter Small Church Academy online cohorts, and we’d be honored to walk alongside you in this season.

These cohorts offer more than content—they offer connection, encouragement, and a safe place to grow together.

👉 Register now at bscln.net
Cohorts begin the first week of February.

01/20/2026

It's time to sign up for your Winter Cohort!

Leading a small church comes with unique joys—and unique challenges. You don’t have to navigate them alone.

We’re excited to invite you to participate in Small Church Academy Winter 2026 Cohorts, an opportunity designed specifically for pastors of small churches. These cohorts offer a meaningful time of fellowship, encouragement, and practical study in a small-group setting.

Each cohort is:

-Led by experienced bivocational pastors who understand the realities of small-church ministry
-Built around peer connection, not lectures—learning from one another
-Offered in multiple time options, making participation more accessible
-Focused on real-life ministry challenges and growth

This is a space to build relationships, sharpen your leadership, and be encouraged alongside pastors who truly “get it.”

We would love for you to join us and be part of this growing community of small-church leaders. Spots are limited to keep groups personal, so we encourage you to register soon.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We hope you’ll prayerfully consider joining a Small Church Academy Cohort.

Choose from the following studies:

"Biblical Church Revitalization" using the book by Brian Croft. (Tuesdays at 6 PM Central)

“Overcomer,” a book study using David Jeremiahʻs book of the same title. (Thursdays at 7 PM Central)

"What Every Pastor Ought to Know," a video series by Adrian Rogers and Love Worth Finding (Mondays at 6 PM Central)

"15 Things Seminary Couldn't Teach Me," based on the book by the same title, edited by Collin Hansen and Jeff Robinson (Thursdays at 1:30 PM Central)

“The Painful Side of Leadership” by Jeff Iorg (Wednesdays at 10 AM Central)

“What the Bible Says to the Minister” provided by Leadership Worldwide Ministries (Tuesdays at 7 PM Central)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Small Church Academy is a small-group gathering of Pastors who meet regularly to study important aspects of their ministries/Christian service and to share accountability and encouragement from like-minded, caring friends.  Relational-based learning is a collaborative learning style in which each g...

01/14/2026

01/03/2026

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! My name is Jamie Reynolds, and I am humbled and honored to have been called by your Board of Directors to serve as the new Executive Director of this wonderful network.

The history of this ministry is long and rich, and we are thankful for those who have gone before us—faithfully supporting, encouraging, and providing resources to those who shepherd Christ’s church. We are deeply grateful for their sacrifice and investment, even as we lift our eyes to the horizon to see how the Lord will continue to use this ministry in the days ahead.

While the specific methods of this ministry have changed substantially over the years, the core purpose has not: engaging, equipping, and encouraging bivocational and smaller-membership church pastors and leaders.

Going forward, we will seek the Lord’s wisdom and discernment regarding the best ways to carry out that mission in this season. I will work together with the Board of Directors, cohort leaders and many of you to find the most practical ways to support you in the ministry God has called you to.

My wife Rachael and I have been married for over 35 years, and we have 2 adult children and a son-in-law, and 3 wonderful grandchildren. Our marriage is truly a ministry partnership, and we bring 22 years of working together in vocational ministry service to the table. We look forward with joy to serving you together.

Please know that I am in your corner, and I serve—for the good of pastors, for the health of the Church, and for the glory of God.

“Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.”
Hebrews 13:20-21

12/26/2025

Fairview Baptist Church, where board chair William Dooley serves as interim pastor, has experienced a significant increase in missions giving and participation.

Please pray for their Croatia mission team who will serve from January 1-10.

MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (KT) — William Dooley was filling the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church when he issued a challenge for the church to significantly increase its giving to various

10/22/2025

https://www.kentuckytoday.com/baptist_life/jamie-reynolds-takes-new-position-serving-sbc-bivocational-pastors/article_13ef5e80-6077-4661-9ea6-8a4c3ebba14f.html

HAZARD, Ky. (KT) — Jamie Reynolds, the associational mission strategist for the Three Forks Baptist Association since 2014, is stepping into a new role. Next year, he will become the

09/22/2025

We are excited for the beginning of our Fall Cohorts through Small Church Academy! Will you be joining us? This is the last week to sign up for any of the time slots.

"Biblical Church Revitalization" using the book by Brian Croft. This cohort will meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Central, beginning October 2.

“Overcomer,” a book study using David Jeremiahʻs book of the same title. This cohort will meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Central, beginning October 2.

"What Every Pastor Ought to Know," a video series by Adrian Rogers and Love Worth Finding. Season 1 and Season 2 are being offered this session. Season 1 will meet on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Central, beginning October 6. Season 2 will meet on Thursdays at 6p.m. Central, beginning October 2.

"Weapons of Prayer," a book series based on the E.M. Bounds book of the same name. This cohort will meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Central, beginning October 2.

Find the sign-up links here:

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09/15/2025

Are you interested in signing up for one of our fall Small Church Academy Cohorts? The sign-up window closes at the end of this week. You donʻt want to miss out on these studies! All studies meet virtually, via Zoom.

"Biblical Church Revitalization" using the book by Brian Croft. This cohort will meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Central, beginning October 2.

“Overcomer,” a book study using David Jeremiahʻs book of the same title. This cohort will meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Central, beginning October 2.

"What Every Pastor Ought to Know," a video series by Adrian Rogers and Love Worth Finding. Season 1 and Season 2 are being offered this session. Season 1 will meet on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Central, beginning October 6. Season 2 will meet on Thursdays at 6p.m. Central, beginning October 2.

"Weapons of Prayer," a book series based on the E.M. Bounds book of the same name. This cohort will meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Central, beginning October 2.

Find the sign-up links here:
https://www.bscln.net/find-your-cohort

09/08/2025

What is SCA?

Small Church Academy is made up of small groups of individuals meeting with an experienced leader to support and lift each other up in Christ. These cohorts are provided and supported by the BSCLN and her partners. These groups commit to preparing for and then meeting together each week for one hour, via Zoom. Groups engage in directed discussion around the required reading or watching a video for the session, discussion on pertinent issues that the group’s individuals are facing in their respective ministries, and a brief time of prayer before closing the session.

Our Cohort leaders are pastors and leaders in smaller attendance churches who look forward to their time with other pastors.

If you would like to read more about SCA, head on over to the BSCLN website:
https://www.bscln.net/this-is-small-church-academy

We have five cohorts available this season. Please sign up today!

At this time, we have the following cohorts being offered for the fall. I know there is a place for you!

"Biblical Church Revitalization" using the book by Brian Croft. (Tuesdays at 6:30 PM CT)

“Overcomer,” a book study using David Jeremiahʻs book of the same title. (Thursdays at 7PM CT)

"What Every Pastor Ought to Know." a video series by Adrian Rogers and Love Worth Finding. Season 1 (Mondays at 5:30 CT) and Season 2 (Thursdays at 6 PM CT) are being offered this session.

"The Weapon of Prayer," a book study based on the book by E.M. Bounds. (Thursdays at 7 PM CT)

Small Church Academy is a small-group gathering of Pastors who meet regularly to study important aspects of their ministries/Christian service and to share accountability and encouragement from like-minded, caring friends.  Relational-based learning is a collaborative learning style in which each g...