Soul Care Essentials Checklist
You can’t lead well for long if you’re running on empty. If ministry has felt heavy lately, this checklist is a simple, practical guide designed to help you pay attention to your own spiritual and emotional health.
You can’t lead well for long if you’re running on empty. If ministry has felt heavy lately, this checklist is a simple, practical guide designed to help you pay attention to your own spiritual and emotional health.
If your church isn’t growing and you’re not sure why, this assessment gives you a clear place to start. It’s a simple way to see what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus first.
Most pastors are trained to preach and shepherd people. Few are trained to manage budgets, navigate conflict, lead volunteers, handle staffing issues, or solve the everyday problems that come with leading a church. Over time, the weight of those responsibilities can shift ministry from a joyful calling to constant problem-solving. That’s where 95Network comes in.
We focus on practical solutions tailored to small and midsize churches. And we connect you with other pastors who understand the realities of leading without large staff, large budgets, or large teams. You don’t need big-church strategies. Here are the primary ways we support church leaders like you:
Small-church leadership comes with unique challenges. Our free articles and podcasts are designed to give you practical guidance you can apply right away.
Sometimes progress requires an outside perspective. We help you identify blind spots, clarify priorities, and create a clear plan for moving your church forward.

You don’t have to navigate leadership alone. Our coaches walk with you, encouraging you as you work through real ministry challenges and implement healthy changes over time.
Our conferences are built specifically for small and midsize church leaders. You’ll leave inspired with practical tools, clear next steps, and ideas you can actually implement.
Some challenges require specialized help. When you need expertise beyond what our team offers, we connect you with trusted partners who understand church ministry.
Most small-church pastors carry responsibility across preaching, leadership, administration, and decision-making — often without a large team around them. 95Network exists to provide practical resources and meaningful connection so you don’t have to navigate those challenges in isolation.

Every Tuesday, the 95Podcast tackles the real issues small and midsize church leaders face — from leadership clarity to church health to sustainable ministry. These are conversations rooted in real experience, not theory.
Our articles cover the real-life challenges of small-church leadership, from soul care and burnout to church health and team development. When you need clarity, encouragement, or a practical next step, you’ll find it here.

Church leadership can feel isolating. Many pastors carry questions and challenges with no real outlet to discuss them. If you’d like to talk through what you’re navigating, we’d be glad to listen.
No agenda and no expectation. Just a chance to connect with someone who understands the realities of leading a smaller church.
In addition to supporting church leaders, 95Network helps resource local Blessing Box ministries — small, community-based “little free pantries” that provide free food and essentials to those in need. These volunteer-led boxes offer a simple way for communities to care for neighbors facing food insecurity. To learn more or support this effort, click here.