As a church leader, you may have begun ministry with dreams of making an eternal impact. But years of striving, stress, and strain have left you feeling defeated, disillusioned, and stalled. But there is hope, in this reading plan, Dale shares how God views you and your ministry regardless of size or any other typical measurement.
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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.
Equipping others, however, is difficult. Our blog posts address the practical ways that church leaders can build communities of support and encourage other believers to be the hands and feet of Christ in the Church and the larger community.
I recently surveyed over 150 Church Social Media Managers to find out what they wish pastors understood about their job.
No one ever expects to be told they’re dying… Greg Allen is a 31-year ministry veteran and currently serves as the Lead Pastor at St. Ann’s Community Church in Ontario, CA.
Three stories from the Bible that illustrate how Jesus wants to turn your “if only’s” into a powerful connection point in your life and ministry.
Join the 95Network team for this free webinar as we navigate what planning should look like for Christmas this year.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Blake went from a student minister who got his words messed up (his embarrassing moment that went viral) to leading and pastoring in a variety of contexts.
Outwardly I was successful in the eyes of others and the eyes of the ‘system.’ But inwardly I was developing a dangerous mix of cynicism and pride that I’d still be struggling to shake more than 10 years later.
The subtle whispers of doubt can erode our foundation as we become confused on what we believe God has said to us and about us. Here are a few examples of things our Enemy wants you to believe about yourself as you lead through this difficult season:
Josh continued on for a total of 18 years in student ministry before feeling the call to move into a lead minister position.
Rob has not only served in local churches, but has also led missions work primarily in India and Cuba. Rob’s current season of ministry has him serving as an interim pastor and helping churches transition between leaders.
In this episode we not only hear Chris’s story, we also hear about how he and his church have worked through challenges like empowering volunteers, the dynamics of prioritizing family over ministry, the value of quitting, and some other really relevant topics for pastors today.
How can a leader go about identifying a vision from God? And what advice would I give a young leader about sharing his/her vision so that others will join them in it?
One of the biggest challenges you and I will face in leadership is not being able to recognize when the current season is over and it’s time for a change.
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.
Dale Sellers of 95Network believes this trend is largely due to discouragement among our 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:
In STALLED, you will discover your sweet spot and realize you are closer to being “there” than you know.
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Hosted by Caralee Culpepper and Dale Sellers, our executive director, and a former small church pastor, our 95Network podcast is a wealth of information specifically for small-church pastors—delivered in a candid, kind, and concise way. We cover pressing topics in modern ministry, annual trends, and more.
Identify your audience, and then provide the content they’re looking for. If you want to sell a product, you have to understand your audience. The same is true for your church. Ask yourself who you’re speaking to, and identify what those people are looking for. Then, work to provide that content for them.
Great performers are prepared for the encore. Performers know they’ll be remembered for their encore, not their primary performance. The encore portion of your life is the most important, so take advantage of the opportunities God has given you.
God doesn’t need our help. God can accomplish whatever He wants, and He certainly doesn’t need us to do that. However, He wants a relationship with us. His plan all along has been for us to do ministry FROM Him and not FOR Him.
Understanding and honesty are key components in diverse relationships. As you pursue a relationship with someone of a minority, communicate what you want to learn and be honest about it in your conversations.
One of the first things you can do is foster a spirit of grace and kindness that permeates your church culture: squash divisiveness, judgment, and discontent.
Each day, the Ten Minute Bible Hour podcast provides listeners with a “fast, fun, deep dive” into the Bible.
We’re talking a lot about the wave of new people coming to church and how we can provide a welcoming place for them. Tony has some encouraging and constructive advice about how to navigate change and how to be intentional and faithful about making bold moves in your church.
Social media isn’t inherently wrong or evil, but it’s also not inherently neutral either. While the algorithms that social media uses don’t recognize what desires are “good” or “bad,” they are designed to draw us more deeply into our desires rather than to deliver us from them.
Jeanette Yates talks to us about how Text In Church software can help you reach out to and engage with your visitors. She gives us some valuable tips on how to connect with first-time guests and provides us with great strategies for finding what works for your ministry when it comes to guest follow-up.
Pastor Timothy Pender and his congregation believe that everyone was born with a purpose, on purpose. In other words, God has a plan for each one of us (Jeremiah 29:11).
Mark Messmore has a passion for teaching and preaching. He also has a passion for teaching people how to preach! In his early 20s, God began showing him the need for a simple, easy-to-follow model for people learning how to prepare and present a sermon.
It’s hard for many pastors to find support and community within their church, and even if they do, there are some things that they just can’t share. A coach can provide you with accountability and insight into issues that should be addressed and kept in confidence.