I want to share some proven principles for casting vision more effectively with you that worked for me. Honestly, I wish I had discovered them much earlier in my ministry.
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.
Small Church Stories, Vol. 2: Pekin First UMC, Minier Christian Church, & Cornerstone Church
This week we’re continuing our series of stories from churches we’ve been able to work with over the past couple years. It’s been so fun to rediscover some of what God has done through this ministry!
Small Church Stories, Vol. 1: City Church, Press Church, & Smithfield Christian Church
Over the last couple years, we’ve had some incredible opportunities to support churches all across the country. As we close out another year, we thought it would be great to share a collection of stories from church leaders we’ve been able to support in a variety of ways.
Do You Know Why You’re Having Church This Sunday?
Do you know why you’re having church this Sunday? In other words, do you know your mission? Here are four simple principles to help you gain clarity:
The Best (Worst) Church Leadership Quotes of All-Time
Over the years of working with churches, we’ve heard some bad advice. So here are the 7 best (worst) church leadership quotes of all-time:
The Church Has a Strong Future. Here’s How I Know.
There’s a lot of talk about how churches are dying. There’s a lot of talk about how pastors are quitting. But as we get to work with pastors every week, we get to see a lot of positive things happening.
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.
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:
