Pete Scazzero

PETE SCAZZERO is author of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Nelson, 2006), a groundbreaking work on the integration of emotional health and contemplative spirituality. He has also authored The Emotionally Healthy Church (Zondervan, 2003), winner of the Gold Medallion Award for 2003, Begin the Journey with the Daily Office (2008) and several best-selling Bible study guides. Pete is the founder and senior pastor of New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, New York City, a multiracial, international church representing over 65 countries.

11 Signs of an Emotionally Mature Christian

Why are so many Christians judgmental and defensive? Part of the answer lies in a failure to be a mature Christian.

Are You an Emotionally Healthy Leader? Take This Quiz and Find Out Now

Are you emotionally healthy? Take 20-30 minutes to determine if discipleship has touched the emotional components of your life and, if so, how much.

4 Characteristics of Emotionally Healthy Planning and Decision Making

"If you are willing to take the risks and live with some temporary disorientation, I can promise you that God is waiting for you there."

5 Lessons from the Radical Leadership of Jesus

We can learn a great deal from looking to Jesus as a leader. The Holy Spirit has challenged me to honestly look at the Western church's model of leadership and invited me to drink more deeply of Jesus’ example. Here are 5 lessons I've learned.

4 Unhealthy Commandments of Church Leaders

If we allow ourselves and our leadership to be formed by these faulty commandments—even in small ways—we increase the likelihood of devastating, long-term consequences.

Serving a God Who Is Not in a Rush

"Human beings have always been in a hurry. God has never been in a hurry."

Jesus’ #Protips for Using Social Media

"Based on his Sermon on the Mount, the following are a few parameters He might recommend to us."

Can You Be a Believer and NOT a Disciple?

"A 'believer' assents intellectually to what Jesus and Scripture says. But their lives are not directed by Jesus or oriented around Him."

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