Feb 23, 2017 | Calling, Fatigue, Leadership, Stress, Uncategorized, Work
When I ask pastors about their day off, I’m often greeted with a blank stare followed by uncomfortable mumbling. Some report they haven’t taken a day off in years… and even worse… a few of them are proud of it. Many contributors to pastoral burnout exist. An...
Feb 16, 2017 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Productivity, Routines, Work
I am a creature of habit. I get up early every morning, spend time with my Heavenly Father in prayer and reading His Word. I use a structured approach to my prayer life, praying for a different group of people on the same day each week. I read through the Bible...
Feb 9, 2017 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Work
Many leaders struggle with the demon of insecurity. (I’m using the word “demon” metaphorically, not literally.) King Saul was the crown prince of this particular character flaw. Chosen by God to be Israel’s first king, Saul had good looks, leadership skills, flashes...
Feb 2, 2017 | Calling, Leadership, Marriage, Pastor's Spouse, Uncategorized
Today we welcome a fresh voice to the Converge Coaching blog… Jamie Hlavin. Jaime is a wife, mother, and a friend of mine. Hope you enjoy her contribution ~ John When I was 15, I met a guy with perfectly straight teeth and a beautiful head of gorgeously styled hair....
Jan 26, 2017 | Calling, discouragement, Fatigue, Leadership, Stress, Uncategorized
It’s Monday morning. Sitting here in my office, thinking about yesterday’s church service. Truly a powerful day: Great worship; great message from our lead pastor; great response from our people. We had a great crowd too. Afterward Laura and I met with our team...
Jan 12, 2017 | Calling, Career, Growth, Leadership
I ran across this verse of Scripture in 1 Corinthians a few days ago: “I (Paul) planted, Apollos watered, but God made it grow.” The Corinthian church had been arguing over who was a better leader—Paul or Apollos. Paul responded: “You have it all wrong.” He and...
