From Normal, IL, Austin gets that ministry can sometimes feel anything but “normal.” He grew up leading in the small church his dad pastored, and has since served on the launch teams for two church plants. He holds a Communications degree from Moody Bible Institute and is passionate about seeing churches grow healthier and make a difference in their communities.
There's one fact we encounter over and over again as we work with churches across the country: Far too many pastors lead in isolation. It’s so easy to get caught up in the trenches of ministry and...
Enjoy this guest post from our friends over at TrainedUp. They empower churches with a simple, easy-to-use online training platform featuring hundreds of ready-to-use training videos and unlimited...
Our ability to communicate can completely make or break our effectiveness... It's true. Poor communication is often a foundation of conflict and a bottleneck for growth. This is true across the...
Ever feel lost when it comes to recruiting and developing volunteers in a small church? You're not alone. It's easy to feel isolated as the leader of a ministry at a small church, but the truth is...
Believe it or not, it’s already the spookiest time of the year. Pumpkins are being carved. People are paying money to get scared at haunted houses. And many are planning their costumes to go...
Ever felt like you just weren't sure where to go next? That's how Jamie Staples, Lead Pastor of Renew Church in Eau Claire, WI, felt one year ago. We love to share the stories of the churches we...
I’m sure you’ve heard some recent conversations about the “death of retail” as we know it. Whether that statement is true or not, the reality is that the operational landscape for organizations is...
I’m sure you’ve heard of the video game called Fortnite. If you haven’t, definitely keep reading. This game has exploded in popularity worldwide among youth and adults alike, and I strongly believe...
We've got some exciting news here at 95Network! We are officially announcing the hire of our new Executive Director, Dale Sellers. Back in January, you may remember seeing some updates about our...
