Craig Rees is the Lead Pastor of Central Wesleyan Church in Holland, MI and CEO of Water’s Edge.
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.
New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts or delivered straight to your inbox.
How to Be Effective Online (w/ Brady Shearer) – Episode 63
For today’s episode, we had a special opportunity to connect with Brady Shearer to share his expertise about how churches can be effective online.
3 Things to Prepare for in 2021 (and Happy New Year!) – Episode 62
We’re back with some NEW theme music, some NEW energy, and 3 things every church leader needs to be prepared for in 2021.
Operationalizing Follow-Through & Guiding Change (w/ Jesse Tink) – Episode 61
In today’s episode, Jesse Tink talks about operationalizing follow-through, how he has learned to lead people through ministry loss and difficult changes, and some honest insights into why church leaders need to be more honest with their people than they typically are.
How We’re Navigating a Team Transition – Episode 60
2021 is going to look just a little different for our team here at 95Network. Austin, our Managing Director, is taking a step out and starting his own content marketing agency. Here’s how we’re navigating that transition.
Doing Ministry From Jesus Instead of For Him (w/ Bob Hamp) – Episode 59
“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.
Developing a Mission-Minded Congregation (Live Session From #OCCPT 2020 at Ozark Christian College) – Episode 58
Earlier this year, Dale had the opportunity to lead a one-day event and a workshop at the Preaching & Teaching Convention at Ozark Christian College.
Dillon Smith on Digital Effectiveness, Building Trust with Gen Z, and Working for Carey Nieuwhof – Episode 57
Dillon Smith is the Content Director for Carey Nieuwhof and is an intuitive, wise, and strategic Gen Z leader.
You Are Not the Exception: When Pastors Fall – Episode 56
Today, here’s about as honest of a conversation as you could get on the podcast, and some crucial reminders about how none of us are the exception.
Derwin Gray on Real Success and the Coming Revival – Episode 55
Derwin Gray, former NFL player and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Lake, SC, is truly one of the most grounded, thoughtful, and balanced leaders we’ve met.
Decision Fatigue, Pastoral Exhaustion, and the Role of Social Change (w/ Brian Weber) – Episode 54
Brian Weber is the Executive Minister of Converge MidAtlantic, having the opportunity to work directly with church leaders each and every week.
Jeff VanderGiessen on Navigating Ministry Loss, Why Rest Makes You a Better Leader, and Where the Church is Headed – Episode 53
Jeff VanderGiessen spent eight years working at Mars Hill Church in Seattle before he felt God’s call to launch Amplio Systems in Chicago.





























