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Crucial Vacations

To take a vacation can feel like an impossible dream. But your church needs you to prioritize your well-being. So let’s talk about why vacations and rest are vital for pastors.

Compassion Fatigue

Compassion fatigue is a very real challenge in your ministry. But by following these three biblical steps, you can combat it and continue to serve your congregation with love and grace.

Boosting Staff Morale This Christmas

Here are some wallet-friendly, work-related ways to lift your church staff's spirits and give them the boost they need during this festive season.

Jimmy Dodd: Planning a Ministry Sabbatical? Helpful Tips and Mistakes To Avoid

Jimmy Dodd shares from his own experiences about how he prepared for sabbatical, what he encountered during his sabbatical, and some mistakes that he wants to encourage others to avoid.

The Physical and Spiritual Sides of Ministry

What makes a healthy pastor? Let’s dive into a topic that’s often overlooked but can make a world of a difference in your ministry journey.

Curtis Zackery: Finding Rest for Your Soul

Curtis Zackery ("CZ") and Jason Daye look at digging beneath the surface level of Sabbath and discovering the design that God has for each of us to experience true soul rest and refreshment in our lives.

Elijah the Prophet: What We Can Learn From His Mental Health

Many spiritual leaders in the Bible struggled to obtain victory while serving faithfully. The story of Elijah the Prophet is just one case study model for ministry. Many pastors and church leaders can learn a valuable lesson on self-care and God’s provision to take care of His own.

Evan Owens: Recognizing Trauma and Ministering Well

Evan Owens shares with Jason Daye some hope-filled insights into how ministry leaders can find healing from their own trauma and embrace the fullness of Christ in their life and ministries.

Cultivating Staff Gratitude

As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, it is crucial for ministry teams to be intentional about cultivating a spirit of gratitude among their staff.

Ellen Dykas: Healing After Unfaithfulness in Marriage

Ellen Dykas and Jason Daye look at the healing journey for those who have experienced betrayal in their marriages.

Ike Miller: How Understanding Our Baggage Improves Our Leadership

Ike Miller and Jason Daye look at the importance for pastors and ministry leaders to understand the coping mechanisms they've developed from past dysfunctional relationships.

Amber Albee Swenson: Is Worry Getting in Your Way?

Amber Albee Swenson and Jason Daye explore how worry can seep into our ministries and derail our spiritual well-being.

Spiritual Renewal Through Fasting

The teachings of Jesus on spiritual fasting were profound. Pastors can take actionable steps to incorporate this practice into their lives, finding strength and rejuvenation in their spiritual journeys.

Lonely Leaders

Pastoral leadership is a lonely place, and any time we are lonely, we are susceptible to extreme discouragement.

We Can’t Say Yes to Everything

To prevent pastoral burnout and breakdown, it’s essential to focus on giving the right “yes” and knowing when it’s best to give a “no.”

Complementary Roles of Counselors and Churches in Providing Mental Health Care

Counselors and churches play distinct but complementary roles in providing mental health care within communities.

The Life of Job: Multiple Losses, Grief, and Recovery

Grief is a universal human experience. Everyone experiences loss and, therefore, grief. However, there is relatively little understanding of “how” one should go about grieving.

Caught in the Cross Hairs

As a pastor, it’s not a question of if you’ll find yourself in the cross hairs and feeling overwhelmed, but when. The key to surviving is preparation.

2 Ways to Conquer the Stresses and Anxieties of Life

Here are two ways the Lord is teaching me to deal with the stresses my life brings, big or small.

Jason Young: Pain, Peace, and Thriving in Ministry

Ministry can be exhausting. So how do our past hurts and our present peace relate to thriving in ministry for the long haul? In...

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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