WHAT I LEARNED ON MY VACATION

WHAT I LEARNED ON MY VACATION

This past February, Laura and I were blessed to get away for a two-week vacation on the Atlantic Ocean. It was an incredibly relaxing time. God seems to use the ocean waves to speak to me, and this past vacation was no exception.   The Lord downloaded at least...

LEADING FROM A FULL TANK

LEADING FROM A FULL TANK

Over the past couple of months, we’ve been camped out on the topic of The Leader’s Well-Being. At Converge Coaching, we strongly believe our wellbeing is a matter of obedience and not simply a matter of preference.  It is difficult to honor God in our assignments if...

LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 226 – LEADING FROM A FULL TANK

LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 226 – LEADING FROM A FULL TANK

Today we wrap up two months’ worth of podcasts about a leader’s well-being. We have taken the following position: Our wellbeing is a matter of obedience not a matter of preference. Today we finish the conversation by exploring what it takes to lead from a full tank....

THE UBIQUITOUS NEED FOR FRIENDSHIP

THE UBIQUITOUS NEED FOR FRIENDSHIP

For leaders, friendships are difficult to find and maintain. Yet from the beginning of the Book, God put it out there for us: “It is not good for the man to be alone.” Genesis 2:18. Jesus modeled it, too. In today’s post, Jaime Hlavin answers these two questions: “Why...

CAPACITY VS. DEMAND: A FRESH LOOK AT RHYTHMS

CAPACITY VS. DEMAND: A FRESH LOOK AT RHYTHMS

If you’ve followed us here at Converge Coaching for a bit, then you know how we feel about work/rest rhythms. The concept is foundational for so much of what we do to help you stay healthy in leadership. You can probably rattle them off faster than I can list them:...

DEVELOPING A RESPONSIBLE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF

DEVELOPING A RESPONSIBLE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF

Today Jaime Hlavin kicks off a series of posts about mental and emotional health. Our inner life dictates what our outer life can handle responsibly. It’s our hope that these posts will help you build a stronger inner life. Enjoy ~ John It is not uncommon that your...

FOUR INDELIBLE LESSONS FROM 2023

FOUR INDELIBLE LESSONS FROM 2023

It’s a tradition to take the first blog of the year to reflect on the biggest lessons learned in the previous year. These are indelible takeaways I aspire to carry forward into 2024. Indelible Lesson 1:  Refuse to put God in a box Ephesians 3:20 says, “Now to Him who...

OUR CHRISTMAS 2023 WISH FOR YOU

OUR CHRISTMAS 2023 WISH FOR YOU

In today’s post Jaime Hlavin unpacks the always-inspiring Christmas theme of light. Jesus is the light of the world, the answer for the world, the only hope for the world. He brings hope to the hopeless and light to blind eyes. All of us at Converge Coaching wish you...

LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 218- HOLIDAY RHYTHMS

LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 218- HOLIDAY RHYTHMS

It’s our final podcast of 2023. It’s December 19th, six days before Christmas. This time of year can get very busy for pastors. Extra events at church. Extra events with family and friends. Finishing up the year and planning for next year. So, we want to talk together...

CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE SEASONS OF LIFE

CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE SEASONS OF LIFE

Christmas was magical to me as a kid. The fresh-cut pine tree loaded with lights and ornaments; piles of snow outside; Charlie Brown and The Grinch Christmas specials; holiday kielbasa and raspberry cream pies; family gatherings; opening gifts; no school for two...

‘TIS THE SEASON OF THANKFULNESS!

‘TIS THE SEASON OF THANKFULNESS!

  Jaime Hlavin joins the blog again today—the day before Thanksgiving. We hope you will find moments with family and friends this holiday that will fill up your gratefulness tank. All of us here at Converge Coaching wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy Jaime’s...

LITTLE THINGS

LITTLE THINGS

Today we welcome one of our Converge Coaching teammates, Mary Selzer, to the blog. As we prepare our minds and hearts for Thanksgiving festivities, I hope this short and powerful piece of writing influences your heart and mind toward gratitude and joy ~ John.  ...