Most of the churches in the U.S. consist of less than 100 members. What does it look like for a church of this size to thrive in Biblical discipleship? How do the pastors and elders of these churches respond to the burdens of their flock when they already feel discouraged and unequipped themselves? BCM exists to come alongside these pastors and believers to help strengthen the church through Biblical care and counsel.
On our most recent episode of the Soul Care Culture podcast, I am joined by Shane House, senior pastor of WhiteRose Fellowship in Bellevue, IL. In this conversation, you will hear how God brought Shane to pastor a small church in Illinois and how Shane eventually got connected with BCM.
Familiar with both the joys and challenges of pastoring a small church, Shane discusses the importance of relying on the support God has built into your life, trusting the faithfulness of your Savior, and humbling yourself before God and before your congregants to confess and embrace your constant dependence on the Lord.
We pray that through this episode you will be encouraged and a little more equipped to counsel your flock with conviction and hope.
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Meet Shane
Shane House serves as the Lead Pastor of WhiteRose Fellowship Church, a role he stepped into in October 2019 after faithfully serving as Associate Pastor since 2006. He first entered ministry in May of 2002 as a youth director in Peoria, Illinois, and has had a deep passion for teaching and discipling others ever since.
Shane came to know Christ at a young age and has spent his life growing in that relationship and helping others do the same. He has a special joy in seeing the moment when God’s Word truly connects—when understanding turns into transformation.
Raised on a farm, Shane developed a strong work ethic and a love for building and fixing things—skills that still show up in both his hobbies and his ministry. He enjoys sports, woodworking, and meaningful conversations that point people toward Christ.
Shane is deeply committed to his family, his church, and his community. He especially enjoys serving locally, including volunteering at Norwood School. Above all, his life and ministry are grounded in the conviction that the Bible is the inspired word of God, and it is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16 -17)
