“The only way to fail at AI right now is to ignore it. You don’t have to love it, but you do have to understand it.”
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.
Do You Know Where You’re Going?
I eventually realized the main issue for me was not really know where “there” was. Wherever it was, I knew that I hadn’t been able to find it.
95Podcast 306 Summary – Seeds Of Change (w/ Doug Beutler)
From seeker‑driven to disciple‑making: why programming isn’t the engine anymore
Let’s Connect . . . We Are Here For You When You Feel Stalled
When you find yourself stalled out, the best thing you can do is reach out for help.
95Podcast 305 Summary – The Ongoing Impact Of Pornography In The Church (w/ Hannah Ashwell)
Treat porn struggles like other care needs: combine prayer, accountability, software safeguards, and specialist therapy when needed.
95Podcast 304 Summary – Learning How To Lead Differently (w/ Russ Ewell)
“Move from a leadership mindset to a father mindset. You have many instructors but not many fathers.”
95Podcast 303 Summary – Finding Support Through G6 Allies (w/ Michael Shafer)
“If you hold on to unforgiveness, it turns into bitterness…and it permeates everything.”
95Podcast 302 Summary – Made To Multiply (w/ Josh Spinks)
“If we’re not helping people practice the Word, we’ve failed as disciple makers.”
95Podcast 301 Summary – Pulse Evangelism (w/ Nick Hall)
“We’ve become very sophisticated in our Christianity—and sometimes our sophistication is the enemy of the simplicity of the gospel.”
95Podcast 300 Summary – 300 Podcasts And Still Going Strong! (w/ Jon Sanders & Jason Allison)
Authentic Ministry Conversations, Bi-vocational Pastor Tips, By Dale Sellers, Calendar Stewardship, Church Leadership Podcast, Delegation in Small Churches, Ministry Succession, Pastoral Health, Small Church Help, Small Church Leaders, Small Church Partnership, Small Church Support, Soul Care For Pastors
95Network’s mission is to connect churches to health-building resources resulting in equipped leaders that equip. Our vision is to bring healthy change to every church in America.
95Podcast 260 Summary – Pastoral Succession Done Right: Planning, Teaching Teams, and Healthy Hand‑Offs (w/ Michael Moore) — Episode 260
Pastoral succession doesn’t have to be a crisis. Dale Sellers and Michael Moore share practical steps for early planning, building a teaching team, mentoring successors, and leading a healthy transition.
Eight Common Leadership Behaviors to Avoid
Mistakes often go unnoticed by leaders but are evident to staff, volunteers, and others impacted by them. Poor leadership behaviors can cause severe collateral damage if they go unchecked. Find out how to identify them.
