“If Only…”: A Denial, A Letdown, and A Long Walk on the Beach
Three stories from the Bible that illustrate how Jesus wants to turn your “if only’s” into a powerful connection point in your life and 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.
[Webinar Replay] Christmas 2020: Planning a Tradition During an Untraditional Year
Join the 95Network team for this free webinar as we navigate what planning should look like for Christmas this year.
When Your Most Embarrassing Ministry Moment Leads to Open Doors (w/ Blake Bergstrom) | Episode 9
In this episode, you’ll hear how Blake went from a student minister who got his words messed up (his embarrassing moment that went viral) to leading and pastoring in a variety of contexts.
Pridefully Humble: Confessions of a Recovering Cynic
Outwardly I was successful in the eyes of others and the eyes of the ‘system.’ But inwardly I was developing a dangerous mix of cynicism and pride that I’d still be struggling to shake more than 10 years later.
5 Lies the Enemy is Whispering to Pastors Right Now
The subtle whispers of doubt can erode our foundation as we become confused on what we believe God has said to us and about us. Here are a few examples of things our Enemy wants you to believe about yourself as you lead through this difficult season:
Josh Robinson on Ministry Transitions, Setting Boundaries, and Empowering the Next Generation | Episode 8
Josh continued on for a total of 18 years in student ministry before feeling the call to move into a lead minister position.
45 Years of Pastoring, Missionary Work, and Interim Leadership (w/ Rob White) – Episode 7
Rob has not only served in local churches, but has also led missions work primarily in India and Cuba. Rob’s current season of ministry has him serving as an interim pastor and helping churches transition between leaders.
Chris Shandrow on Church Planting, Developing a Culture of Change, and the Value of Quitting | Episode 6
In this episode we not only hear Chris’s story, we also hear about how he and his church have worked through challenges like empowering volunteers, the dynamics of prioritizing family over ministry, the value of quitting, and some other really relevant topics for pastors today.
CALLED: Embracing The God-Given Vision For Your Life and Ministry
How can a leader go about identifying a vision from God? And what advice would I give a young leader about sharing his/her vision so that others will join them in it?
8 Signs Your Sweet Spot is About to Turn Sour
One of the biggest challenges you and I will face in leadership is not being able to recognize when the current season is over and it’s time for a change.
From Youth Pastor to Lead Pastor (w/ Nathaniel Foote) | Real Church Stories | Ep. 4
Nathaniel, like many other student pastors, went into ministry thinking that he would be in student ministry for the long-haul, but God had other plans.
A Balancing Act: Fire Chief & Lead Minister (w/ Phillip Murdock) | Real Church Stories | Ep. 3
Not many pastors can also claim the title Fire Chief, but in this episode of Real Church Stories, Joe talks with Phillip Murdock, the Lead Minister of Life Pointe Christian Church in Toano, VA and the Fire Chief of the James City Bruton Volunteer Fire Department.
