I am constantly amazed at the phrases we say to others that are not easy to understand. One example I can recall from my childhood is of my grandmother saying, “Don’t look a gift-horse in the mouth.”...
We love pastors of small and mid-size churches here at 95Network. It's what drives the passion for our ministry, as we highlighted earlier this year. We consistently have the privilege to partner...
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...
Join us for the largest day of giving on the planet. Here at 95Network, we have the opportunity to work with churches across the country (in 23 states so far). We've recently been sharing some...
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...
We recently shared a conversation about how to create an atmosphere for organizational change. The five elements we discussed that help promote healthy change were: 1 - Do your homework first. 2 -...
Enjoy this guest post from our friends over at Less Chaos. Less Noise. They carry best practice communications strategies into any environment through powerful coaching opportunities. You’ve got a...
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...
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...
