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According to Ephesians 4:11 – 12, the main function of church leadership is to equip believers for the work of the ministry.
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Follow The Leader
It can be so reassuring when facing a fork in the road to have someone guide you through the unknown who knows the way forward.
Seven Years in Seven Weeks: The Importance of Casting Vision For Your Church
Do you feel in some ways that “life just passed you by” as it relates to your ministry effectiveness? Maybe you advanced 7 years in 7 weeks!
Chosen . . . But Still A Work In Progress
The hardest thing for me as a young leader was having to develop and grow in my faith in front of those that I was entrusted to lead.
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do!
Every leader who has ever led anything has times where they need to know what to do when they don’t know what to do. You and I aren’t the exception to this truth.
It’s Time for a Break: Reflections on Sabbatical and the Small-Church Pastor
Truthfully, shutting things down for several weeks in a row has never been an option for me because the majority of my ministry experience has been in the small church.
When it Feels Like You Can’t Gain Traction in Ministry
“I thought I’d be there by now,” I confessed to my friend Tony Morgan several minutes into our conversation about…
5 Margin Makers Every Pastor Should Consider
The Enemy knows that exhausted leaders most likely will want to give up on running their laps in the relay race of our faith.
Should I Count Online Viewers In Our Church Membership?
Here are three criteria I would use to determine if someone is a casual viewer or an engaged attender of your ministry.
[Webinar Replay] Funding the Vision: Developing a Healthy General Fund
Has your church’s income been hit because of COVID-19? Nearly 50% of churches anticipate a reduction in budget in 2021.
Rich Theology & Powerful Storytelling (w/ Wade Bearden) | Episode 11
Wade Bearden is the Co-Founder of Ministry Pass and Sermonary and he’s a volunteer member of his church’s preaching team.
Is Your Church Facebook Page a Valid Replacement for Your Church Website?
‘We have a Facebook page that we try to use intentionally, but we don’t have a website. Doesn’t our Facebook page cover our basic need for a website?’
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Getting Mileage Out of Your Message (w/ Jesse Barnett) – Episode 106
We have to stop limiting the opportunities we have to connect with people because we don’t know how to do it. This is something I firmly believe, especially for those of us in ministry.
How to Love Your Neighbor Around the Holidays (w/ Jonathan Weibel & Steve Lutz) – Episode 105
In today’s conversation, we’re talking about practical ways you and your congregation can show up meaningfully for your neighbors (seriously so many ideas in this episode!), great challenges for us to consider in our walk with Jesus, and the next season they see on horizon for what “church” looks like. This is a must-listen!
Mary Ann Sibley on Reenergizing Volunteerism This Holiday Season – Episode 104
This episode was so much fun. In this conversation, we’re talking about reenergizing volunteers this holiday season, the eternal impact volunteers can make on people’s lives, practical ways to communicate the joy of Christ to everyone who walks through the doors, and encouragement for every church leader. Listen in!
Paul Alexander on Remembering Your Game Plan and Meaningful Leadership – Episode 103
On top of being a ministry consultant with The Unstuck Group, Paul has more than 23 years experience serving in the local church, the last 18 of which have been on the Senior Leadership Teams of some large churches throughout the nation. Currently, Paul is serving as the Executive Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church, a multi-site church located in the Phoenix area.
Plan Before You Plant (w/ Jon Sanders & Jason Allison) – Episode 102
For this episode, we’re welcoming Jon Sanders, Founder of Small Town Big Church & 95Network Coaching Director, and Jason Allison, Pastor at Press Church & 95Network VisionDay Facilitator / Coach. These guys are incredible leaders who not only have hands-on experience with church planting and leadership, but a heart to support those God has called into ministry.
The Future of The 95 Podcast – Episode 101
This week we’ve got an update for you! The 95 Podcast has been a big piece of how our ministry has expanded over the last 2-3 years, and it’s going to look a little bit different moving forward!
Carey Nieuwhof on Leading At Your Best, His Call Into Ministry, and Reframing What Effective Leadership Looks Like – Episode 100
We’re back with Episode 100! 🎉 It’s hard to believe! To celebrate, we’re so excited to share today’s episode with Carey Nieuwhof with you.
The Necessary Shift for the Church & the State of Pastoral Leaders (w/ Kirk Mackie) – Episode 99
I have known Kirk Mackie for a few years, and every time I talk with him I feel refreshed. I hope you experience the same thing as you listen to this episode today.
Understanding Legal Issues for Churches Resulting From COVID-19 (w/ Mark Juba) – Episode 98
Today, we have another unique episode for you as we chat with Mark Juba, Senior Associate at The Church Lawyers (Our lawyers and strategic partners here at 95Network). And we’re talking through legal issues churches should understand resulting from COVID-19. We’re talking through how to navigate if you’re asked for a religious exemption letter, whether churches should be concerned about upcoming regulations, and much more.
A Deep-Dive on Casting Vision (with UK-Based Thinking Church) – Episode 97
Today, we get to share a conversation that Dale actually had over on the Thinking Church podcast with Chris Bright, co-founder of Thinking Church, a UK-based organization passionate about helping churches think clearly about the future.
Navigating Expectations & Reaching the Next Generation (w/ Jacob King) – Episode 96
I’m so excited to share today’s episode with you. Jacob King is an incredible young man who has wisdom beyond his years. He is a first-year ministry student who has a huge heart for God and for the Church.
Reflections + Celebrations for Episode 95 of The 95 Podcast!
In true 95Network fashion, we are celebrating episode 95 of The 95 Podcast! We wanted to take this week to simply reflect on all God has done and how He has provided opportunities beyond what we could have imagined. He truly is so faithful!
Discouraged. It’s how every leader has felt at one point or another when we want to be somewhere we’re not. Dale navigated his own experiences of disappointment in himself and uncovered key truths about leadership in ministry that can anchor and guide us today.
Carey Nieuwhof
Bestselling Author, Podcaster, Speaker
Churches in America are closing at an alarming rate.
Dale Sellers of 95Network believes this trend is largely due to discouragement among small-church pastors. Many church leaders begin ministry with dreams of making an eternal impact. But years of striving, stress, and strain have left them feeling defeated, disillusioned, and stalled.
Thankfully, there is hope that ministry can turn around for the discouraged pastor. As a former minister who’s been in the trenches, Dale Sellers reveals that:
- God is not keeping score
- It’s impossible to let God down
- Doing ministry from Jesus, not for Him, is a pastor’s key to a thriving church.
In Stalled, you will discover your sweet spot and realize you are closer to being “there” than you know.