A lack of volunteer follow-through will often cause leaders to become markedly distrustful, afraid, and cautious. Over time, this causes us to adopt the perspective that if I want something done right, or at all, then I have to do it myself.
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.
5 Reasons We’re Thankful for Small-Church Pastors
We love pastors of small and mid-size churches here at 95Network. Our team recently got together and discussed some of the main reasons we’re thankful for small-church pastors. Here are 5 of them:
How to Develop Scalable Systems That Support Healthy Ministry Growth
Systems that don’t scale aren’t just unhelpful to your church’s growth. They’re actually hindrances. A bad system will make you feel productive, but will have limited ministry impact and keeps you from doing things that only you can do.
A Biblical Example of the Serious Effects of Poor Communication
You may not often think about it this way, but clear communication is an essential part of effective leadership. We see a great example of this in the Bible during a period of Israel’s history that you’re probably very familiar with:
How YOU Can Help 5,000 Churches in 15 Years
Join us for the largest day of giving on the planet. As we resource churches across the country, we rely on the generosity of Kingdom-minded individuals, organizations, and churches to fulfill our mission.
[FREE WEBINAR] What Every Small Church Pastor Needs To Know About Volunteer Training, Development, and Growth
Ever feel lost when it comes to recruiting and developing volunteers in a small church? As a leader in a small church, not everything that works for the big church down the street is going to work for you — that’s okay.
The Spooky Truth About Follow-Through in Churches
As Halloween approaches and werewolves, witches, and webs embellish the houses on our streets, we’ve been noticing something that, for us, is even more hair-raising:
How Renew Church Developed Systems for Growth
Ever felt like you just weren’t sure where to go next? That’s how Jamie Staples, Lead Pastor of Renew Church in Eau Claire, WI, felt one year ago. Jamie has been an incredible example of a leader who implements what he learns. Here’s our conversation:
The Progressive Consequences of Refusing to Change
The disease of complacency, when ignored, will eventually move a church from the mission of saving sinners to the contentment of satisfying saints.
10 Signs You’re Controlling Communications (When You Should Be Leading)
When all church communications run through you, you’re lowering your personal impact and diminishing the overall health and reach of your church messaging.
3 Shifts to Eliminate Small-Thinking in Your Ministry
As culture shifts, most churches stand in opposition to change, strictly relying on approaches to ministry that worked in the past without being honest about what would be most effective today.
Upcoming Events for Pastors: Will We Be in Your Area?
This is why we host one-day events across the country, designing the experience specifically for pastors of small and mid-size churches to feel inspired, encouraged, and equipped to lead their church well.
