Oct 17, 2019 | Assignment, Calling, Career, Doubt, Leadership, Work
“Hi John, I’ve got something I want to propose to you.” The words of my lead pastor three and a half years ago via the cellular airwaves interrupted my smooth-running day. What he was about to propose would interrupt more than just my day. It would send me down a path...
Sep 19, 2019 | Alignment, Burnout, Calling, Career, Depression, discouragement, Emotional Health, Fatigue, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Stress, Uncategorized, Work
Last week’s news of Jarrid Wilson’s suicide rocked the Christian world. Many posts have been posted, many blogs have been blogged, many opinions have been opined. Some of those posts, blogs, and opinions have been tinged with compassion and grief . . . others with...
Sep 12, 2019 | Calling, Career, discouragement, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Productivity, Stress, Team members, Volunteers, Work
Today we welcome Jaime Hlavin to the Converge Coaching writing team! Jaime is married to Aaron, who serves as a lead pastor. She’s the mother of two beautiful girls . . and a terrific writer. She will be writing posts on a variety of subjects, including content...
Aug 29, 2019 | Calling, Career, Clarity, Leadership, Mentors, Ministry Leader, Productivity, Team members, Uncategorized, Work
Is it possible for you to lead your team to amazing levels of production? Yes. Can you get that done without grinding them into a fine powder? For sure. The big question is: how? How can I get my team to crush their goals without crushing themselves? Unmercifully...
Aug 22, 2019 | Assignment, Calling, Career, discouragement, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Work
A couple of months ago, Laura and I helped our son Nathan and daughter-in-law Klar move into their first house. I was freshly reminded of the stress moving into a new home places on people: the boxes, the planning, the long hours painting and cleaning, and the overall...
Aug 15, 2019 | Anxiety, Calling, Career, discouragement, Doubt, Fear, Leadership, Mentors, Ministry Leader, Negative Thinking, Pastor, Quitting, Uncategorized, Work
Have you ever wondered, “Do I really have what it takes?” Ever felt a gnawing sense of inadequacy, a creeping fear that you’re ill-equipped, and not up to the challenge your calling presents? Do you occasionally hear the lying whispers of the devil? “You’re a fraud!”...
