Less Like Hippos. . . More Like Honey Bees (w/ Dave Coryell) – Episode 274
It takes intentional planning to integrate young people into the rhythm of any ministry. It never happens by chance.
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 takes intentional planning to integrate young people into the rhythm of any ministry. It never happens by chance.
The goal for every discipleship pathway should be to create small group environments for optimal interaction.
After observing many ministry marriages, we determined that we would not sacrifice our marriage and our children on the altar of ministry.
Growth and passion can only occur when individuals feel a strong sense of belonging.
Helping churches to change from being programed based to pathway based takes time. However, it can be done if trust is established by honoring where everyone in the room is coming from.
One of the goals of the devotional book is to move its reader towards spiritual transformation. Just like a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, you can transform from a new Christian to a mature believer through the study of God’s Word.
Your true identity isn’t wrapped up in all of the things you overcome. It’s found in becoming the person that God created you to be from the start.
An annual retreat creates opportunities for clarifying your vision for your marriage and the life you’re building.
There are certainly a lot of hard times in ministry leadership. However, it’s good to remind ourselves from time to time of the ministry joys that we’ve encountered along the way.
It’s not a “badge of honor” to ignore your own personal emotional health for the sake of the ministry.
There comes a point when you must identify and begin to intentionally train your next leaders with your succession plan in mind.
A natural phenomenon that led to much of the megachurch movement was the relocation of the population to the suburbs.
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.