Ministry Minute with Justin Trapp

5-minute, powerful stories from the front lines of ministry to start your week on an encouraging note. Ministry Minute, hosted by Justin Trapp, shares real stories with timeless ministry insights. Episodes include stories of faith, perseverance, unexpected provision, and practical wisdom from pastors and church leaders across the country. Whether it’s a miracle in the making or a hard lesson learned, each short episode is designed to encourage, equip, and inspire you in your calling.

Ministry Minute with Justin Trapp is a religion podcast hosted by Ministry Pass, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ministry Pass hosts Ministry Minute with Justin Trapp, a religion show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #58

  A Missionary Died Thinking She Failed — She Hadn't | Ministry Minute Episode 58

  Sep 25, 20262 minS1

  In 1921, David and Svea Flood left everything to bring the gospel to the Congo. Three years later, David returned home alone — his wife dead at 27, his newborn given away, and his faith shattered. He spent decades believing their mission had been a total failure. But what he didn't know was that the one boy Svea had shared the gospel with would go on to lead a thriving church in the very region they thought they had lost. Sometimes the seeds we plant sit in the dark for years before anyone sees the harvest. Pastor, if your obedience feels hidden, slow, or costly — don't give up. God is doing more under the surface than you can see. ABOUT MINISTRY PASS Ministry Pass provides premium sermon series kits, sermon calendars, and resources to help pastors plan and preach with confidence. Whether you're looking for a complete sermon series or just need a spark of inspiration, we've got you covered. CONNECT WITH US Website: ministrypass.com Instagram: @ministrypass Facebook: Ministry Pass LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Spotify: Ministry Minute on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Ministry Minute on Apple

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  Episode #57

  The Pastor Who Made Himself Unnecessary | Ministry Minute Episode 57

  Sep 18, 20262 minS1

  For years, Steve Mickel served as the lead pastor of Westside Church, leading with effectiveness and vision. By every traditional metric, he was the engine of the organization — the indispensable leader the church could not live without. But at the height of his influence, Steve began to ask a countercultural, John the Baptist question: “What would it look like if I decreased so others could increase?” Biblical leadership is not about becoming the hero your church cannot function without; it is about becoming the equipper your church can thrive without. Steve did not wait for burnout or a crisis. He proactively began a multi-year journey of intentional self-diminishment, shifting the weight of ministry onto a team of leaders he had been quietly forming and mentoring. The result was not decline, but a surge in the church’s vitality. Pastor, your leadership role has a shelf life — and that is a gift, not a threat. Release the cape. Invest in quiet, relational mentorship. Plan for your absence. When you step back to let others increase, you are not losing your influence. You are multiplying it. ABOUT MINISTRY PASS Ministry Pass is a library of sermon series graphics, social media templates, and preaching resources designed to save pastors and church communicators time each week. Learn more at ministrypass.com Listen on your favorite podcast app: Spotify · Apple Podcasts Follow Ministry Pass: Instagram · Facebook · Website

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  Episode #55

  Paralyzed at 18, He Said "I'm Excited to See Where God Takes Me" | Ministry Minute Episode 55

  Sep 4, 20261 minS1

  Zachary Abblitt was eighteen years old, and his life was wide open. He was a runner, a surfer, a swimmer, a musician. Then one dive into shallow water changed everything. He hit his head. In an instant, he was paralyzed. His C5 and C6 vertebrae were fractured. He had no feeling below his neck. By every human measure, this was the kind of moment that should have crushed his hope. But one week later, from a hospital bed, Zachary said something no one expected: “I’m really excited to see where the Lord is going to take me.” Zachary later said his paralysis did not feel like a trial — because to him, a trial was a circumstance with no hope. And with Jesus, he still had hope. He said he would rather walk through the fire with God than walk through the world without Him. Pastor, that is the difference between optimism and hope. Optimism depends on circumstances changing. Hope depends on the presence of God. Your people do not need a faith that only works when life makes sense. They need a firm foundation for the moment everything falls apart. ABOUT MINISTRY PASS Ministry Pass is a library of sermon series graphics, social media templates, and preaching resources designed to save pastors and church communicators time each week. Learn more at ministrypass.com Listen on your favorite podcast app: Spotify · Apple Podcasts Follow Ministry Pass: Instagram · Facebook · Website

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  Episode #54

  From the Dairy Queen Booth to Biblical Scholar: The Hakeem Bradley Story | Ministry Minute Episode 54

  Aug 28, 20262 minS1

  What happens when you give someone a front-row seat to your everyday life? Explore the discipleship journey of author and biblical scholar Hakeem Bradley. From a Dairy Queen booth to deep academic research and ministry leadership, this episode is a powerful reminder that God builds His Kingdom through ordinary faithfulness over time. Plus, find out how you can see Hakeem live at the upcoming PREACH26 conference in Houston, Texas. ABOUT MINISTRY PASS Ministry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life. Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvt ATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE POD Spotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2 Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW US YouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramx Ministry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fje Sermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

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  Episode #52

  Why Dane Ortlund Wrote "Gentle and Lowly" Before He Was Ready | Ministry Minute Episode 52

  Aug 17, 20263 minS1

  Discover the hidden history behind Dane Ortlund’s bestselling book Gentle and Lowly . Moving from a Crossway publishing executive to a frontline senior shepherd during a global pandemic, Dane's journey reveals how God uses hidden seasons to build public messages. Plus, get the details on how you can sit under Dane’s teaching live at the upcoming PREACH26 conference in Houston, Texas. ABOUT MINISTRY PASS Ministry Pass offers a library of premium sermon guides and media resources to help churches accelerate their growth and pastors achieve a healthy balance between ministry and personal life. Check us out: https://qmrk.link/upvqvt ATTEND PREACH26: https://qmrk.link/c3c70i CHECK OUT THE POD Spotify: https://qmrk.link/4pv8n2 Apple: https://qmrk.link/sudvol FOLLOW US YouTube: https://qmrk.link/kcramx Ministry Pass Instagram: https://qmrk.link/5b1fje Sermonary Instagram: https://qmrk.link/liimai

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