Wellness

With the busy swing of Christmas in the church world comes an annual reminder to all pastors that tending to your immediate family and your church family is quite the balancing act.

Diane Langberg and Jason Daye look at some of the warning signs of unhealthy ministry leadership. Diane also shares three distinct calls that every shepherd needs to embrace in order to honor God and serve people well. 

Scot McKnight, Tommy Preson Phillips, and Jason Daye contrast the prevailing view that many ministry leaders have about those who are deconstructing their faith with what many deconstructors are actually experiencing in their faith journeys.

Do you practice self-care? As a church leader, it’s crucial to prioritize your own well-being to effectively support your congregation and manage crises when they come.

Kevin Palau and Jason Daye look at some of the joys and challenges that come with uniting with fellow churches and making a difference in your community.

We tend to focus a lot on IQ, but how would you rate your EQ? Church leaders with higher emotional intelligence are better able to identify their own internal responses to triggers and respond with more empathy when others are triggered.

Gayle Beebe and Jason Daye explore how God helps us navigate those defining challenges in our leadership. Gayle also shares some specific ways that these hardships provide passageways to experiencing God at a deeper level and serving his kingdom.

Bethany Dearborn Hiser and Jason Daye examine the often overlooked impact on the lives of ministry leaders that comes as a result of exposure to the crises and difficulties of ministry.