Feb 3, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
We live in a time where depression, anxiety, and suicide are on a rapid rise in the United States. The CDC came out with this stunning report: In July 2020, 1 in 4 young adults in America ages 18-24, contemplated suicide due to the pandemic. That’s a 300% increase...
Sep 23, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Pastor, Suicide, Uncategorized
The Bermuda Triangle. A place of lore and fables regarding the vanishing of boats, airplanes, and humans. Here’s a description of the triangle from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association: “For decades, the Atlantic Ocean’s fabled Bermuda Triangle has...
Jun 8, 2021 | Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Uncategorized, Wounds
Wounds and unfinished business from the past impact us as leaders in the present. Part 2 of John’s conversation with Josh Spurlock unpacks how this dynamic plays out in the life of a leader. Today’s pod outlines practical pathway to address past wounds so...
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...
Mar 30, 2021 | Alignment, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Physical Fitness, Relationships, Rest, Uncategorized
Leading From Alignment: Episode 79 – The Peril of Success Ah success . . . an oft-used word in our country. Many times, an oft-misunderstood word. Today, we want to focus on the subject, The Peril of Success. In seasons of tremendous growth and blessing, I made...