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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At the end of the day, my desire is for everyone to know Jesus personally. He really loves us more than we know.
It’s not a “badge of honor” to ignore your own personal emotional health for the sake of the ministry.
If your family was interviewed, would they say you prioritize them above your ministry or your ministry above them?
A natural phenomenon that led to much of the megachurch movement was the relocation of the population to the suburbs.
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.
We’re talking a lot about the wave of new people coming to church and how we can provide a welcoming place for them. Tony has some encouraging and constructive advice about how to navigate change and how to be intentional and faithful about making bold moves in your church.
Easter and Christmas have typically been approached as “the finish line” for ministry emphasis. However, Tony and Amy encourage us to view these important dates on the calendar as launching points for ministry focus.
Most of us “don’t know what we don’t know.” This leads us to the understanding of the importance of having a coach or a mentor.
Our desire isn’t just to get children out of poverty. . . It’s actually to get poverty out of children and their families.
The majority of pastors in America say they don’t have one close personal friend.
The problem isn’t necessarily that people don’t know “how” to share their faith. The real issue is overcoming the barriers that hinder them.
God is so excited to see you use the tools He has provided for you to build. It’s not about the finished product. It’s more about the journey of building together with Him.
Experience is not a liability. Veteran pastors carry wisdom earned through years of ministry, hardship, leadership, and faithfulness. They can finish well by mentoring younger leaders, preserving their teaching, developing a succession plan, and intentionally passing on what God has taught them.
This does not mean pastors need to carry the full burden of evangelism alone. Instead, they can gather a small group, begin praying, step out together, and create opportunities for people to share what God is doing.
Freestyle evangelism reframes success. Instead of measurable program results, it looks for organic attraction to “the light” and long-term Spirit fruit.
In all communications, make the decision of who you’re trying to reach, what your message is to them, and why you are doing it in the first place.
The personal God gets personal with us. Biblical counseling explores the active, desiring heart beneath behavior and connects it to Christ’s finished work and the Spirit’s present 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 & Joseph 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.
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