When you treat communications as a ministry function—on par with worship, discipleship, and outreach—it does something no other ministry in your church can do: it unifies every other ministry under a shared mission and vision. Communications clarifies why you do what you do, who it’s for, and how it moves your mission forward.
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Leading a small or midsize church comes with unique pressures. From burnout and soul care to church strategy and team development, our articles and podcast guides address the issues church leaders face every week.
Why Is It Always My Fault? Responsibility vs. Shame: Why Pastors Blame Themselves When Things Go Wrong
If “it must be my fault” is your default setting, you are not alone. You are also not stuck. Freedom starts when you begin to ask better questions: What am I actually responsible for? What am I not responsible for? And what does God say is true right here?
95Podcast 347 PODCAST RECAST Summary – From Trauma to Triumph: Josh Clink on Pastoral Health, Counseling, and Soul Care – Episode 347
Most pastors carry father wounds (known or unknown) that shape how they relate to God as Father; healing requires naming shortcomings, connecting unmet desires to Scripture, and experiencing God’s personal care.
Approval Addiction: How Needing People’s Praise Can Cripple Your Leadership (And How to Break Free)
“Any pastor who becomes addicted to the approval of people will eventually be slaughtered by their disapproval.” In other words, if we don’t deal with our need for approval, our negligence can lead to the end of our ministries. It may even bring the end to our marriages or other key relationships.
95Podcast 346 PODCAST RECAST Summary – Healthy, Holy, and Humble: Soul Care Rhythms for Pastors (with Lance Witt) | 95 Podcast 346
Self-awareness protects leaders from self-deception. Honest feedback is a guardrail for character and culture.
From God, Not For God: Why Effective Ministry Flows Through Connection, Not Performance
“Struggling with pastor burnout? Learn the transformative shift from doing ministry FOR God to ministering FROM God’s power through authentic connection.”
95Podcast PODCAST RECAST 345 Summary – A Simple Follow-Up Plan That Builds Real Disciples (w/ Vick Green)
In this episode, Vick Green (MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) shares a practical approach to follow-up and discipleship for small and…
Leading On Empty
Some of us believe it’s part of our call as pastors to sacrifice our health for the people in our congregations. Others need to be seen as martyrs in order to fulfill a need for acceptance. Still other pastors are so driven that they justify ignoring a clear directive from motivator, nothing will cause us to lose perspective faster than exhaustion.
95Podcast 344 Summary: Trigger Warning: Trauma Healing for Pastors & Church Leaders (w/ Bridget Trammell) – Episode 344
In this episode, Dale Sellers & Joseph Bennett interview trauma counselor Bridget Trammell about trauma, triggers, religious abuse, purity culture, and practical steps pastors can take to heal and lead healthier churches.
Best Practices Series: Respecting People’s Time – A Checklist for Church Communicators
This may be the most important point for pastors who speak each week. We must never forget that the volunteers in the children’s ministry, nursery, security teams, and other support ministries are at the mercy of our time awareness.
95Podcast 343 Summary: Pastoral Rest That Lasts: Build a Sustainable Rhythm (Days Off, Sabbath, Vacation & Margin) – Episode 343
In this episode, Dale Sellers talks with church health coach John Finkelde about why pastors struggle to shut work off,…
Best Practices Series: Efficient Staff Meetings – 12 Do’s & Don’ts for Healthy Ministry Teams
Have you ever sat through a two-hour meeting that had about fifteen minutes worth of importance? I have, and I can tell you there are few things more frustrating to me.
