Feb 24, 2022 | Anxiety, Burnout, Calling, Depression, Emotional Health, Exhaustion, Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Uncategorized
If you’re an adult, you are responsible for your mental and emotional well-being. No one else is. During the month of February, we’ve been blogging about mental and emotional health. We’ve explored How to Become Your Own Best Friend; Discover the Power of...
Feb 22, 2022 | Calling, discouragement, Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Small Churches
Today Jim and John continue their conversation with Karl Vaters. Karl pastors a vibrant church in California. His heart is to help pastors of small churches find the resources to lead well, and to capitalize on the unique advantages that come with pastoring a small...
Feb 15, 2022 | Calling, Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Small Churches
Over 90% of churches in the United States are 200 and under in attendance. In today’s episode, we interview Karl Vaters, a pastor of a healthy church in California. Karl’s heart is to help pastors of small churches find the resources to lead well, and to...
Jan 20, 2022 | Calling, Exhaustion, Leadership, Longevity, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized, Workaholism
Why do we overschedule? Really, why? Our first responses might be: “Well I’m a responsible person. I have to get stuff done.” Or, “I love what I do!” Good answers. The purpose of today’s post isn’t to talk you out of working diligently, or discourage you from doing...
Jan 10, 2022 | Burnout, Calling, Exhaustion, Fatigue, Leadership, Longevity, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast
Why do we leaders tend to overschedule? Our first response might be: “Well I’m a responsible person. I have to get this stuff done.” Or, “I love what I do!” Good answers. The purpose of today’s episode is not to talk you into irresponsibility or discourage you...