Seasons of Insecurity: 7 Questions to Ask – Episode 12
Join us for Episode 12 of The 95 Podcast as we walk through 7 questions to ask during seasons where we’re not sure if we should continue on in ministry:
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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Join us for Episode 12 of The 95 Podcast as we walk through 7 questions to ask during seasons where we’re not sure if we should continue on in ministry:
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Join us for Episode 9 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Kem Meyer, Founder of Less Chaos. Less Noise., to uncover just how important branding is, even in a small church.
Join us for Episode 8 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Chris Hughes, Co-Founder of The Ministry Mechanics, about avoiding complexity in our churches.
Join us for episode 7 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Scott and A.J. from The Malphurs Group about some common issues in dying churches and how we can turn things around.
Join us for episode 6 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Josh Jeffrey, developer of Like Jesus, about making disciples like Jesus did.
Join us for episode 5 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Karl Vaters, a widely-respected voice for small churches, to talk through influence and attendance.
Join us for episode 4 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Tony Morgan, founder of The Unstuck Group, to talk through 10 characteristics of unstuck churches.
Join us for episode 3 of The 95 Podcast as Dale and Austin take some time to talk about having a vision for the future, particularly as it relates to reaching the next generation.
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What better place to start for the very first episode of The 95 Podcast than talking about our favorite topic: small churches.
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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.
Prayer isn’t the warm-up—it’s the engine. Ministry strength doesn’t come from personal drive; it comes from dependence on Jesus and consistent prayer.
“If you got a pulse, he’s got a purpose for you.” Retirement isn’t the end of ministry; it’s a new season with fresh opportunities to serve, mentor, and impact the kingdom.
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.