Practical conversations for small and midsize church leaders.
Hosted by Dale Sellers, Executive Director of 95Network and former small church pastor, the 95Podcast addresses the real challenges pastors face every week—from church health, leadership clarity, to the everyday realities of leading without large staff or large budgets. These are straightforward conversations rooted in experience, not theory.
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While some folks in the church can be the source of your pain, Karl and Shelley received unexpected healing and restoration from the people in their new congregation. This blessing released them into where they are today as they minister to leaders and their spouses all over the world.
Succession plans don’t just happen. It takes a long and thorough process to effectively implement a successful transition from one leader to the next.
We have a solid understanding today more than ever that the church is not a building. The church is a group of people committed to serving Jesus and each other even through the most difficult of situations.
Changes in employee compensation laws are not something churches should take lightly. It is vital that pastors and church administrators understand how this new law could leave their ministries vulnerable.
This whole thing of discipleship happens when we engage where people are living life everyday.
Many “successful” ministry leaders discover too late in life that they missed out on the true success that comes from having great family relationships. Far too many build “great” ministry’s but loose their families.
Program based discipleship usually teaches and trains an individual to grow and develop on a personal level. However, it lacks the intentionality necessary to help them become a teacher and trainer.
Every church planter needs to learn at the beginning the priority of recruiting and empowering volunteers. You simply can’t do everything yourself.
There is such a huge need for our churches to address real and current issues that face our culture as a part of their overall ministry emphasis.
Consistently spending time journaling each day was the most important thing that Chuck did that allowed him to navigate the tough times.
Releasing bitterness and unforgiveness doesn’t start a “process” to freedom. Freedom actually comes the moment we truly forgive and release someone. The pain from the torment is gone!
Honest confession is a path to complete healing and wholeness. You can forgive yourself and others once you’ve decide to really come clean.
In all communications, make the decision of who you’re trying to reach, what your message is to them, and why you are doing it in the first place.
The personal God gets personal with us. Biblical counseling explores the active, desiring heart beneath behavior and connects it to Christ’s finished work and the Spirit’s present ministry.
Self-awareness protects leaders from self-deception. Honest feedback is a guardrail for character and culture.
Build discipleship around practice, not just information. People grow through doing, feedback, and repetition in relationships.
In this episode, Dale & Joseph interview trauma counselor Bridget Trammell about trauma, triggers, religious abuse, purity culture, and practical steps pastors can take to heal and lead healthier churches.
We usually have it backwards. . . Most of us rest from work. However, God’s desire for us is that we work from rest.
Fault leads to shame; responsibility leads to freedom. Responsibility shows you what you can actually change and release what you cannot control.
Discernment stays human. AI can help refine communication, brainstorm, or summarize—but leaders must verify and own what’s shared.
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Connection starts with God first. If leaders are not connected to God, they will not lead people into meaningful connection.
Kids ministry deserves top-tier support. If the mission includes evangelism and disciple-making, the next generation should be resourced accordingly.
Most pastors aren’t refusing rest—they’re trapped by systems. Without a plan (and a bench), even a short break can feel impossible.