A Letter to the Pastor With Little Authority
I want to acknowledge the situation of thousands of leaders who have the title of leader but haven’t been given the authority to function as the leader.
Practical Leadership Content for Small and Midsize Churches
Real guidance for pastors navigating the challenges of everyday ministry.
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.
Structuring for a Miracle: A Biblical Principle of Growth
How often do we pray for the blessing of God on our ministry? Yet, if we’re honest, we wouldn’t be able to handle that kind of blessing if God really brought it.
Winning In Ministry Without Losing At Home
Winning in ministry doesn’t mean losing at home. Nor does winning at home mean losing in ministry. Here’s how we know:
Seizing Opportunities: How to Create a Social Media Game Plan
Would you say your church uses social media strategically? What’s holding you back? You might be held back by a lack of understanding of social media’s real potential for ministry. Or maybe there are some fears or roadblocks keeping you from really leaning into it.
If I Only Had 10 Minutes With Your Church, Here’s What I’d Say…
There is a prevailing message that I have been sharing for the past year with pastors and churches throughout America. It’s simple and it’s probably not as flashy as you’re hoping it is, but here it is:
Fall 2019 Events for Pastors: Will We Be in Your Area?
We have some 95Network one-day events coming up in Fall 2019 — if you’re in the area, we’d love to meet you:
The Distraction of Division: 6 Distractions Plaguing the Church Today
Here’s the truth: When we get caught up on differences that really don’t matter in the long-run, we are limiting our effectiveness for ministry.
Is it Okay if My Church is Small? 7 Principles of Church Growth
The topic of church growth has been used in many unhealthy ways over the years, causing a lot of pastors to experience insecurity about their ministry, and permitting some to become complacent.
Is Your Church the Other Woman? A Pastor’s Secret Affair
The reality is that most pastors have never cheated on their spouses with another person. But many are having a different type of affair on a weekly basis.
How Codell Community Church Found Clear Direction and Mobilized Their Congregation
Meet Thayne Sparke, Lead Pastor of Codell Community Church in Codell, Kansas, a town with a TOTAL of 50 people in it.
7 Important Reminders for Worship Teams in Small Churches
After serving in many different small churches throughout the years, I can understand the unique difficulties facing a worship leader in a small church.
Want to Host a One-Day Event for Pastors in Your Area?
For the past year, we’ve been hosting one-day events for pastors of small and mid-size churches all across the country.
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