Transformational Discipleship (w/ Matt Adair) – Episode 167
It’s not a stretch to say that Jesus modeled for us one of the key priorities of having effective discipleship was to love our enemies.
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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It’s not a stretch to say that Jesus modeled for us one of the key priorities of having effective discipleship was to love our enemies.
George Kreger created saveyourchurchmoney.com out of his own need as a lead pastor. Today it has grown into a national service provider established to assist ministries who are in search of the best possible deals when it comes to purchasing church furniture.
The goal of The Timothy Initiative is to create discipleship to the fourth generation.
As baby boomers age, the focus of cultural unity will continue to increase. The generations coming up aren’t content with the status quo of the current church environments.
Some of the greatest servants, volunteers and workers in any local church are often single folks who are looking for community and a place to belong.
Evaluating your discipleship process is a must. The need for effective mentoring and relational discipleship is so desperately needed.
One of the first things you can do is foster a spirit of grace and kindness that permeates your church culture: squash divisiveness, judgment, and discontent.
It’s not healthy to compare trauma from one person to another. Trauma is trauma. It doesn’t matter the “source” of your trauma whether it’s from vocational situations or even your upbringing. There’s no benefit in “downplaying” your trauma just because it doesn’t sound as serious as someone else’s.
Pink Theology was written to communicate how we can learn through serious study of Scripture a new level of trust. It’s one thing to say I believe in God’s Word. However, it’s another thing entirely to see your belief become reality.
Nicole has devoted her life to sharing Jesus with anyone and everyone along with training churches in practical ways of sharing their faith.
Stacey joins Dale to talk about many things impacting the church as well as society currently. His work with church leaders through Compassion International is having a big impact in America as well as around the world.
“Freedom is not the absence of something, it’s the presence of Someone.” Bob Hamp, Founder of Think Differently Academy, forever changed Dale’s life and 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 Sellers & Joseph Bennett 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.
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.
Preparation beats panic. Healthy leaders build a plan before the crisis—then execute calmly when disruption hits.
Equipping can’t be reduced to a weekly performance; it requires presence, relationship, modeling, and shared life.