Mar 11, 2021 | Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Exhaustion, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Rest, Workaholism
Ah success . . . an oft-used word in our country. Many times, an oft-misunderstood word. Over the next three weeks, we’ll be posting on the subject of success. We’ll look at it through the lens of God vs. the lens of humanity. We’ll talk about how leaders get this...
Mar 9, 2021 | Burnout, Calling, Emotional Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Welcome to Part 1 of a wonderful, can’t-miss two-part interview with Josh Spurlock, founder of My Counselor Online, a clinically-informed faith-based counseling ministry. Josh’s organization comes alongside pastors, missionaries, and their families to hold up...
Mar 4, 2021 | Leadership, Pastor, Productivity, Team members, Uncategorized, Work
One of the more challenging responsibilities of a senior leader is dealing with their team’s performance. Especially when a member of that team is underperforming. More than once, I’ve heard leaders complain to me, “My staff just doesn’t get things done.” Missed...
Mar 2, 2021 | Emotional Health, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
Today we wrap up a three-part series of pods on mental and emotional health. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you...
Feb 25, 2021 | Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Rest
Today a wonderful and timely post from Jaime Hlavin on a most important subject . . . filling our emotional tank. The past twelve months have drained the emotional reserves of many humans. Jaime provides practical thoughts and behaviors that help us fill our tank and...
