May 13, 2021 | Emotional Health, Graciousness, Influence, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome Jaime Hlavin back to the blog. She unpacks a most important subject, one that trips up so many of us . . . focusing more on what we can influence, and focusing less on what we cannot. It’s so important that we get this right, because if we do,...
May 11, 2021 | Lay Leadership, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Team Building, Volunteers
In today’s pod, we’re going to turn the mic around as I interview my cohost, Jim Wiegand, as he lays out a proven, simple-to-follow method that helps churches with one of their most pressing problems . . . rebuilding their volunteer force. Today’s pod is loaded with...
May 6, 2021 | Calling, discouragement, Finishing Well, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Resilience
As the virus rages on here in Michigan, the impact on churches and their leaders has been heavy. We hear from leaders who are hanging in there, but some are hanging by a thread. So I thought it would be good today to write about some practical ways leaders can develop...
Apr 29, 2021 | Anxiety, Calling, Disappointment, discouragement, Fatigue, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Stress, Uncategorized
Today, a brilliant and encouraging post from our teammate Jaime Hlavin, written to encourage pandemic-weary pastors and ministry leaders. Enjoy ~ John One beautiful sunny day in March, I received a text from a friend who hadn’t yet been back to church in person. She...
Apr 27, 2021 | Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
Today we welcome Brian Pruitt to the pod, for part two of a two-part conversation on the subject of, Why Discipleship? FYI the show notes below serve as the outline for both parts one and two of our conversation with Brian. Why did so many Christians not speak up in...
Apr 20, 2021 | Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Uncategorized
Today we welcome Brian Pruitt to the pod, for part one of a two-part conversation on the subject of, Why Discipleship? FYI the show notes below will serve as the outline for both parts one and two of our conversation with Brian Why did so many Christians not speak up...
