May 12, 2026 | Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In this episode of Leading from Alignment, we talk with Aaron Hlavin, Michigan Assemblies of God Network Superintendent, about what helps pastors thrive, and what holds them back. We explore encouraging trends like spiritual hunger and authentic discipleship,...
May 5, 2026 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain
After a big Sunday, the noise doesn’t always fade when the room empties. Sometimes on the Monday after it gets louder. In this episode, we’ve invited our good friend Lewis Brandon to the mic. We’re talking about how to process the emotional aftermath of a big Sunday...
Apr 28, 2026 | Disappointment, Forgiveness, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
When betrayal comes from someone close, it cuts in a way nothing else does. Betrayal isn’t a scratch . . . it often creates a deep wound. And in those moments, forgiveness can feel like surrendering the case, like letting them win. But it’s not. Forgiveness is...
Apr 21, 2026 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Shepherd
Many pastors were trained primarily to preach and teach. Some were also equipped to provide pastoral care. But in today’s ministry environment, faithful and effective pastoral leadership needs something more. Pastors are increasingly called to live at the intersection...
Apr 14, 2026 | Discipleship, Identity, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Coming back from vacation should mean easing back into rhythm—but instead, I walked into six or seven different crises. Different churches, different situations, but the same underlying reality: people are angry. Boards are tense. Congregational conversations escalate...
