Articles for Pastors
To Do Online Dating, I Had To Sacrifice My Mental Health
Most people who are not attempting to date right now don’t understand just how demoralizing online dating can be. This article comes from a desire to help church leaders understand a little better just how difficult it is for singles to find a life partner, especially if those singles are older.
Mental Health
Causes and Cures for Leadership Burnout
If you’re facing leadership burnout now, examine the cause to see what factors might be contributing to it. Then, take one proactive step this week to take better care of yourself.
Mental Health
Arianna Molloy: How To Manage Your Burnout Risk
Arianna Molloy and Jason Daye explore some of the toxic burnout risks associated with our calling into ministry. Arianna also shares some examples of and insights into how we can recalibrate our calling so we can serve in healthy and meaningful ways.
Mental Health
Alastair Sterne: When Life Has Lost Its Joy
Alastair Sterne and Jason Daye discuss some of the beautiful ways that God shows up in challenging seasons when we're experiencing hopelessness, despair, and uncertainty.
Mental Health
Irwyn Ince Jr.: Finding True Hope in Hard Times
Irwyn Ince Jr. and Jason Daye look at ways to overcome hope fatigue. Irwyn shares some biblical truths and practices that can help us enter into God's rest, anchor our hope in Jesus, and experience true joy.
Mental Health
Pastor, Are You Burning Out?
Are you burning out, pastor? Here are some important lessons about burnout that God has been showing me, along with insights drawn from Elijah’s story.
Mental Health
BrainSync (Limbic Resonance): Path to Empathy
At the heart of BrainSync is the concept of limbic resonance, which refers to the emotional synchronization that occurs between individuals. This process, facilitated by the brain’s limbic system, allows people to “feel felt” and understand each other on a profound, non-verbal level.
Mental Health
The Most Underrated Leadership Skill
Is self-care at the bottom of your to-do list? The truth is, if you want to live out God’s calling, you need to be at your best so that you have the mental, emotional, and physical energy to do your best.
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Helping Friends Heal: Guide to Support & Growth
Helping friends heal through an emotionally painful situation is a testament to the strength and depth of your friendship. By providing a listening ear and encouraging healthy ways to process their pain, you’re helping your friends lay the groundwork for resilience, growth, and maturity.
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Grief and Healing: A Christian and Neuroscience Perspective
Here is how to understand grief, what to expect, and how you can be a source of support to those who are grieving, all from a biblical and neuroscience-informed perspective.
Mental Health
Growing Stronger Through Struggles: Insights & Tips
Psychologists and brain experts have found out that going through tough times can actually make us stronger, wiser, and more resilient.