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Practicing Simplicity

When we talk about simplicity, who better to turn to than Jesus himself? The Son of God, whose very life and teachings are the bedrock of our faith, modeled a beautifully simple yet incredibly impactful ministry.

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.

Léonce Crump Jr.: Building Trust Across Your Ministry Leadership Team

Léonce Crump Jr. shares with Jason Daye how to build trust and catalyze a resilient ministry team that's ready to face whatever challenges might arise.

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.”

A Pastor Who Escaped Depression

If you are a pastor who struggles with depression, know that you are not alone. You have hope. You can get help.

Alister McGrath: Ministering Amid Conflicting Cultural Beliefs

Alister McGrath and Jason Daye discuss the importance of looking for opportunities in cultural belief systems that allow us to point people to Jesus. Alister also shares a rising ideology that we need to be aware of and how we can minister to people who are wrestling with it.

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.

Self-Control

As a ministry leader, it’s important to develop the spiritual fruit of self-control so you can effectively manage difficult conversations and confrontations.

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.

Shane Stanford: Where Is God When Life Seems Unfair?

Dr. Shane Stanford and Jason Daye look at how church leaders can reconcile their expectations with the realities that they face in life and ministry.

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.

Max Lucado: God’s Grace in Our Ministry Struggles

Max Lucado shares from his personal experiences how we can navigate some of the challenges that we face in ministry.

Passion Gone Too Far

At what point does passion for our work degrade into an adrenaline addiction?

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...

Barry Rowan: Rethinking Fulfillment From Our Work

Barry Rowan and Jason Daye discuss rethinking our view of fulfillment in our lives and ministries, and Barry provides some incredible wisdom and encouragement when it comes to work and rest.

10 Reasons We Should Practice Solitude

If we are to live as true followers of Jesus, we will be intentional to practice solitude. There are at least 10 different times in Jesus’ life when he made solitude a priority.

Pastor Charged After One of His Sons Accidentally Shoots Other Son...

Roughly a month after a 3-year-old accidentally shot his 2-year-old brother in the parking lot of their church, pastor Adam Vines, the boys’ father, has been charged with a misdemeanor weapons offense. 

Matt Chandler, Part 1: How the 2022 Controversy Has Impacted His...

Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022. 

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