Jun 15, 2023 | Leadership, Marriage, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
Today we welcome Dave Barringer to the blog. Dave is a husband, father, and a lead pastor at a vibrant church here in Michigan. Dave will unpack how he and his wife Anne have kept their marriage strong while navigating twenty-six years of pastoral ministry. Enjoy ~...
Nov 17, 2022 | Marriage, Pastor, Pastor's Spouse
Today we welcome Jaime Hlavin back to the blog. In today’s post, Jaime explores the real challenges facing ministry couples, and offers four practical tips to help busy pastors and their spouses cultivate a growing, life-giving marriage. Enjoy ~ John My husband and I...
Aug 2, 2022 | Discipleship, Leadership, Marriage, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast
In today’s episode, John interviews JP Dorsey, former President of Northpoint college. In this compelling conversation, JP and John unpack important questions around the movement of leaders, the two biggest challenges currently facing the Church, and what we can do...
Jul 18, 2019 | Anger, Criticism, Emotional Health, Family, friendship, Marriage, Pastor, Relationships, Uncategorized, Words
I like to play golf. Golf isn’t super-exciting. In fact, it’s kinda boring. But hitting a little ball hard with a club can be therapeutic. I’m a below average golfer. Golfers at a below average level use mulligans occasionally. If you’ve never played golf, you...
May 18, 2017 | Marriage, Relationships, Uncategorized
Our son Nathan is getting married this weekend! As the big day approaches, my mind is overflowing with memories. Great memories. Memories of raising a boy who had a happy temperament from day one. His dimpled cheeks, Lake-Michigan-blue eyes, and infectious personality...
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....
