A Call to Freedom and Joy
Many Christians, especially those in ministry, can experience financial stress and confusion.
Thrive in Five
Emotions or Feelings?
What is an “emotion?” Are emotions and feelings synonyms?
Relationship Triangles
A relationship triangle arises when two people pull in a third party to ease the tension between them.
Navigating Holiday Feasting
The holidays tend to be a time of excess, but how can clergy enjoy the socialization aspect without overindulging?
Gratitude
Gratitude has been the focus of social science research for well over a decade.
Reconciling
Reconciliation’s best start is with a repentant wrongdoer.
Living Prayer
As pastors, we know the foundation of our spiritual lives is prayer. We teach converts and congregants that prayer is a conversation with God, the underpinning of a life of faith.
Getting Active
Long hours in the office planning for events or sermons, meetings with parishioners for coffee or meals, and balancing responsibilities at church, second jobs, or at home can be exhausting.
5 Shifts for Missional Impact
As pastors and church leaders, we aspire to increase the impact of our ministries.
Financial Resources for Financial Wellbeing
Here are five financial resources utilized by many clergy and other Christians.
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is often confused with condoning, excusing, pardoning, or forgetting an offense.
Like a Child
“The implications hit my soul like a ton of bricks. I had forgotten how to play.”
Thrive In 5: Intellectual – Following a “Good To Great” Organizational Path
We are fast approaching a “Transition Season” for several churches in our denomination.
How is your EQ?
You have heard of IQ. Have you also heard of EQ?
Interpersonal Repentance: When “I’m sorry” Isn’t Enough
A good confession is a great start to repair a relationship…
Five Questions to Ask for Decision-Making
Five Questions to Ask for Decision-Making We all make decisions daily and often don’t need to think too hard about the decisions we make, like what to make for dinner or what we will wear. There are times, however, when we can use some guidance for decisions of more...
Empathy
Empathy is an important leadership skill for pastors.
Overcoming 5 Barriers to Listening
Have you noticed how many people want not just to be told they’ve been heard, but actually to feel listened to?
Five Bible Reading Mistakes with Verses on Money
Reading and understanding the Bible well is a skill that every follower of Jesus should pursue.
Offering a Good Confession
Confession is the act of acknowledging and admitting to an offense.
Humility: A Foundational Pastoral Virtue
In today’s leadership culture, pastors are often coached about principles for helping them to be more efficient and effective in their ministry work.
Protect your Heart
Metaphorically, the heart is considered the seat of emotions, desires, and character. Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) states “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Intellectually Stimulating Podcasts
With the advent of the podcast has come vast new opportunities for individual learning and growth.
Managing Your Negative Emotions
Managing Your Negative Emotions While most church leaders prefer to avoid negative emotions such as distress, fear, anxiety, etc., all church leaders will experience a variety of negative emotions at some point. Negative emotions are our survival brain’s early warning...