Dec 21, 2023 | Christmas, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
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...
Dec 19, 2023 | Joy, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Reflection, Refreshing, Rest
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...
Dec 12, 2023 | Anxiety, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome back to the mic Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. In Part 2 of our conversation with Daniel, we explore what is contributing to the worldwide challenges we face with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. And then we...
Dec 7, 2023 | Change, Christmas, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
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...
Dec 5, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome to the mic Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. In Part 1 of our conversation with Daniel, we unpack what is happening—in the arena of wellbeing—in the lives of people who attend the churches we lead. We hope you enjoy this...
Nov 21, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Next generation, Pastor, Relationships
For the next two weeks, we’re going to turn the mic around and interview Jim surrounding the challenge of younger leaders saying yes to God’s call. In today’s episode we unpack how the generation we hail tends to flavor our view of life and leadership. And . . . how...