Season 1 · August 4, 2026 · 31m 46s
Small Beginnings: Ministry, AI, and Starting Again
Welcome to Episode 0 of It’s About Ministry . Jason Alexis and Ellie McMickle introduce the new podcast and the kinds of conversations they hope to build together. Beginning with Zechariah 4:10 and the reminder not to despise small beginnings, they reflect on what it means to start before everything feels perfect. Jason shares why perfectionism can cause ministry leaders to lose sight of the people they are called to serve. They discuss ministry as a process that affects the children, volunteers, leaders, and communities being served—but also transforms the person doing the serving. The conversation also explores technology’s proper role in helping people connect, a recent Display.Church update, responsible uses of AI in churches, entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, starting over, gardening, desert-island choices, and the value of taking small but meaningful steps. The central takeaway: Done is better than perfect. Start simple, keep learning, and trust God to multiply the effort. Hosted by Jason Alexis and Ellie McMickle. A Fluid Ministry podcast.
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