Apr 14, 2026 | Discipleship, Identity, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Coming back from vacation should mean easing back into rhythm—but instead, I walked into six or seven different crises. Different churches, different situations, but the same underlying reality: people are angry. Boards are tense. Congregational conversations escalate...
Mar 24, 2026 | Family, Identity, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Leading a church can be one of the most meaningful callings in the world—but it can also quietly cost you the very things God never intended you to lose. In this episode, we’re narrowing the noise down to three truths every lead pastor must understand to stay healthy...
Mar 11, 2025 | Hurry, Identity, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Hurrying seems to be our national pastime. And pastors are among the biggest hurry-ers. The question is—how do we deal with the tension between our God-given assignment and His call to stop hurrying? How can we be productive without always being on the move?...
Jun 13, 2024 | Identity, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
A few weeks ago, on the Leading from Alignment podcast John and Jim explored Luke 3:21-22. “When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove. And...
May 28, 2024 | Identity, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Luke 3;21-22 says, “When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too… and a voice came from heaven: “You are My Son, whom I love; with You I am well-pleased.” Pastor, if you want to lead better, lead longer, and enjoy it more, three foundational items...
Sep 28, 2023 | Discernment, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In today’s powerful post Jaime Hlavin unpacks the reasons we leaders need to develop discernment. Every leader needs a shepherd’s radar. And then Jaime proceeds to give us four practical steps to hone this most important leadership skill. Enjoy ~ John The word...
