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...
Nov 14, 2023 | Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Prayer
The average age of a clergy member today is 57, compared to age 50 in 2000 (Lifeway Research). Half of all American pastors today are older than age 55. In 1992, 24% of all American pastors were older than 55 (Barna). One of the impacts of these alarming trends? The...
Nov 9, 2023 | Gratefulness, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome one of our Converge Coaching teammates, Mary Selzer, to the blog. As we prepare our minds and hearts for Thanksgiving festivities, I hope this short and powerful piece of writing influences your heart and mind toward gratitude and joy ~ John. ...
Nov 7, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Worship Pastor
In today’s episode we continue with Part 2 of our compelling conversation with Shannon Shaffer, worship pastor at Auburn Hills Christian Center. We explore the personal and public components of worship leading, the traits of an effective worship leader, and how...
