One of the things crippling the ability of the today’s local church is the view that the lead pastor is more of a chaplain than a shepherd.
The 95Podcast
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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Struggling Well – Post Traumatic Growth (w/ Jon Sanders) – Episode 228
The goal of this specific retreat is to help folks learn how to “struggle well” which is the outcome of post-traumatic growth.
Church Revitalize 2024 (w/ Michael Rubino) – Episode 227
Michael Rubino knows firsthand what it’s like to see a ministry thrive, survive, and be revived. His vast experience leading…
The Joseph Project (w/Jon Sanders and John Hanson) – Episode 226
The insight John shares is based on the story of Joseph in Genesis and how he prepared during extreme prosperity for the coming famine. This podcast is sure to make you think!
Anchored Hope – Trusted Support For Ministry Leaders (w/Josh Clink) – Episode 225
It’s imperative for us to find one or two trusted friends to help us walk through the valley of despair and discouragement. Without them, it’s almost impossible to regain ministry traction.
Front Yard Mission Book Release (w/ Jonathan Weibel) – Episode 224
There are going to be some wins and some loses in your efforts to reach your neighborhood. The key to effectively developing relationships is found in consistently loving them over a long period of time.
Big Shoes To Fill (w/ Gavin Adams) – Episode 223
Gavin gives practical as well as personal wisdom that he has gained over the years of helping churches and marketplace organizations walk through leadership transition.
Travel In Time (w/ Jon Sanders & Wayne Prevett) – Episode 222
When there was a crisis or celebration, Jesus was usually the person everyone ran to when he was here on earth.
Restoring The Glory – Breathing New Life Into The Rural Black Church (w/ Leonard Edloe) – Episode 221
The absence of young people and young families makes it hard to implement the necessary changes needed to create sustainable church health.
Marriage And The Ministry Over 40 Years (w/Karl & Shelley Vaters) – Episode 220
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.
Why We Need Pro-Pastor People (w/ Dan Nichols) – Episode 219
The “damn” sandwich is taken a devastating toll on small and mid size church leaders. There has to be an intentional effort from within the congregation to focus on pastoral health from the side of the laity.
Church Renewal (w/ Chris Puhach) – Episode 218
We need to look for people either from within our ministry setting or outside of our ministry setting that we can be completely honest and vulnerable with.
