May 5, 2022 | Calling, Emotional Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Transparency
When I was a kid, one of my favorite games was hide-and-seek. My siblings and I would take turns: One of us went upstairs and counted to twenty, while the rest hid downstairs under boxes, in the furnace room, or in the closet. I liked hiding more than seeking. The...
Apr 7, 2022 | Bivocational, Burnout, Calling, Emotional Health, Fatigue, Finishing Well, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Sabbath
How does a leader take a great day off? I think leaders are wondering about this question more and more, and today’s post is my attempt to answer it. Chuck Swindoll has some pretty sage advice on the subject of a weekly day off: “Tell me, why do we have such a hard...
Mar 24, 2022 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Playbook, Team Building, Uncategorized, Vision, Volunteers
Today we welcome Jaime Hlavin back to the blog. For the past two years, the majority of church leaders have been “playing defense.” Visioning, strategizing, and team-building took a back seat to . . . survival. Our sense at Converge Coaching is the...
Mar 15, 2022 | Calling, Leadership, Playbook, Podcast
Creating and casting a compelling vision is great, But a compelling vision without an easy to follow playbook leads to frustration. Today’s pod unpacks a simple approach to creating a winning playbook for the organization you lead. Here are the show notes: Using a...
Mar 10, 2022 | Calling, Change, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Transition, Uncategorized
After a two month hiatus, Jaime Hlavin rejoins the blog today with a wonderful post on the subject of transitions. This is part three of her series on this most important and relevant subject. Enjoy ~ John Each year, our Ministry Network runs a conference for our...
Feb 24, 2022 | Anxiety, Burnout, Calling, Depression, Emotional Health, Exhaustion, Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Uncategorized
If you’re an adult, you are responsible for your mental and emotional well-being. No one else is. During the month of February, we’ve been blogging about mental and emotional health. We’ve explored How to Become Your Own Best Friend; Discover the Power of...
