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...
Have you ever spent time reflecting on the mission of your church? I am not necessarily referring to the biblical mandate of the Great Commission to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. Jesus...
Every year, churches all across the country are closing simply because they aren't willing to change. But effective change isn't easy. And pastors of small churches often experience some unique...
It is common as we get older to spend time reflecting on the journey of our lives. I often catch myself evaluating the path and productivity of the road I have traveled over these past 56 years. An...
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...
Millenials have been all the talk for quite some time. But as time goes by and “Generation Z” is on the rise, many leaders are starting to wonder more about this upcoming generation... What makes...
Chances are you don’t have a team full of specialists -- video editors, graphic designers, or copywriters. In any given day, you alone may need to create a social media graphic, put together a video...
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist Fear holds a lot of people back from a lot of things. And church leaders...
Bringing people to Christ is the Church’s ultimate goal. But for many churches, it can honestly be a struggle to keep new visitors around long enough to get to know them and help further their...
I recently sat down with a pastor who leads a church of around 3,000 attendees. During our conversation, something he said broke my heart: “Honestly, it feels like many of the pastors of smaller...
It has been said that the majority of pastors in America resign every Monday. Or at least they seriously consider it! After serving in ministry for over thirty-five years, I can say that I completely...
As we work with small and mid-size churches across the country, we love to share the stories of those we partner with. We recently caught up with Michael Moore, Lead Pastor of City Church in Albany,...
Does Jesus tweet? Seems like a silly question I’m sure. Yet when each of us share on social media, we are representing Christ. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that social media is one of the...
Every pastor wants to lead their church well. They want to influence their community and change lives for Jesus. But what characteristics do the most influential church leaders possess? Here at...
