The 95 Podcast: Conversations for Small-Church Pastors

Oct 28 2024 260 ep. 50 mins 28
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95% of churches in the U.S. are under 500 in average attendance. Small and mid-size churches truly are the backbone of the Church in America. Join Dale Sellers and Caralee Culpepper, part of the team at 95Network, as we host conversations that specifically relate to the small and mid-size church context.

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