Dr. Toddy Holeman |
June 18, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Contemptuous statements are disrespectful ways of putting down your spouse, your children, friend or your colleague. An immediate response to contempt is to defend against it with counter-criticism, counter-contempt or by withdrawing from the relatio
Linda Gist |
June 6, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Narratives: How Your View of God Impacts Your Friendship with Him
Jessica Sheets |
May 29, 2019 |
Pastor Spouse Connection
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” ~ C. S. Lewis I am an extrovert. I like being around people and I thrive on conversations. I’ve been accused of smiling too much and,...
Marietta Williams |
May 29, 2019 |
Pastor Spouse Connection
Imagine an ultrasound picture of a precious baby. Or better yet, imagine holding that child in your hand while reading this Psalm (139): 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and...
David B. Lewis |
May 22, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Let us care for our bodies as stewards of the temples He has entrusted to us.
Shannon Bradford |
May 14, 2019 |
Pastor Spouse Connection
Friends, if you’re in a season of hurting- let me join you in praying that you’ll let Him lead you through. That you’ll choose to fight, and that you’ll keep your eyes on Him. He’s shaping you along the way.
Dr. David Higle |
May 7, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Leadership that is Christian
Dr. Virginia Holeman |
April 17, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Peacefulness through Prayer
Dr. Mark Rennaker |
April 3, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
The Wesleyan Church was blessed with a second million-dollar grant from the Lilly Endowment.
Dave Higle |
March 15, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
A healthy pastor will seek to cultivate and maintain ongoing connection with others including other pastors.
Dave Higle |
March 15, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Without empathy, we will be unable to relate effectively to those to whom we are called to love and minister.
Dave Higle |
March 15, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your spiritual life is to start exercising.
Dave Higle |
March 15, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Taking action to provide for both our family and ourselves is an act of love, not a lack of faith
Dr. David Higle |
March 15, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
As a pastor, you know how important your emotional vitality is to ministry. Take 5 minutes to consider the following suggestions of how you can establish and maintain boundaries to protect your own emotional health and sense of well-being.
Dr. David Higle |
March 14, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Here are 5 things you can do beginning today to take care of your body.
Dr. David Higle |
March 14, 2019 |
Blog Thrive in 5
Here are five suggestions that can help you stay ahead of the curve and position yourself for longevity in ministry.
Dave Higle |
March 14, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Take 5 minutes to read and think about how God might be speaking to you right now.
Dave Higle |
March 14, 2019 |
Blog Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Pastoral ministry requires the ability to withstand the emotional stresses of life and be “present” and empathetic to others.
Linda Gist |
February 26, 2019 |
Thriving Clergy Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Friendship with God
David B. Lewis |
February 12, 2019 |
Blog Thriving Clergy Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Living a healthy lifestyle requires physical activity.
Dr. David Higle |
February 4, 2019 |
Blog Thriving Clergy Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
The Emotionally Healthy Leader As a pastor, you know that leadership is much more than knowing solid management techniques or creating and casting vision. First and foremost, you lead out of who you are. Who you are will manifest itself in how you lead others. The...
Dr. Virginia Holeman |
November 27, 2018 |
Blog Thriving Clergy Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
If you have read A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh, are you an Eeyore or a Tigger? “Eeyores” are your typical pessimists. Life is one disappointment after another. Positive things are never as good as imagined. Neutral things are worse than expected. Negative things...
David B. Lewis |
October 31, 2018 |
Blog Thriving Clergy Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Living a healthy lifestyle requires physical activity.
Linda Gist |
October 18, 2018 |
Thriving Clergy Education & Clergy Development Thrive in 5
Delighting in the Trinity- What is your Christian life like?