Mar 12, 2024 | Emotional Health, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Prayer
Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Craig Owens about his newest book, When Sheep Bite. In today’s episode we unpack how to express gentleness in the face of biting sheep and why gentleness matters; how to find a “release valve” for our anger; and how to...
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...
Apr 22, 2021 | Compassion, Health, Prayer
Sixteen days ago, I tested positive for Covid-19. I realize the experience I will describe to you in a minute is not the worst case of COVID ever. Many have had it much worse than I. But I’m pretty sure mine wasn’t the mildest case either. Thankfully, each day is...