What’s really behind those pervasive feelings of guilt in the life of a church leader? Gain tools from a biblical counselor to escape the spiral of self- or church-imposed expectations.
Ministry is never finished, but there must be edges to what we plan to accomplish. There must be a rhythm of productivity and leisure.
How does shame rear its ugly head in the life of a church leader? Hear the story of how a decades-long ministry came crashing down, and how shame was overcome on a restoration journey.
It’s easy to drift toward “work machine” and ignore our other important commitments.
He renews my life;
he leads me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
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Derwin and Vicki Gray of Transformation Church (near Charlotte, North Carolina) honestly describe the damage they have caused others by overfunctioning as leaders, and discuss the wisdom gained on the receiving end of ministry pain.
Dean and Krissie Inserra talk about how they handle the normal challenges of church leadership while navigating the waters of anxiety.
Whether you’re relatively new in ministry or you’ve seen ups and downs through decades of church leadership, your ministry to one another is critical.
Ben and Lynley Mandrell share their story of joy and pain in ministry—and explain why they were compelled to begin these important conversations with other ministry leaders.
Don’t be an island or a work machine. Be a human. Be a friend. We all need community; pastors are no exception. Authentic friendship is risky because it requires vulnerability. But it’s well worth it.
We want to speak the words of Christ in a culturally sensitive way, with as few distractions as possible.
A friend once said, “Every Christian testimony has a bibliography attached.” I agree, and the same applies to every Christian ministry.
“The Glass House” podcast is a space where ministry leaders will shed light on the challenges they often don’t feel permission to talk about.
God uses the heavy things of life to help us see our need for Him.
It’s critical for anyone in ministry to navigate the land mines of relationships. Ben offers principles for engaging intense emotions.
To get people’s attention we must be honest about our own failures and not try to peddle perfection. The gospel is where Christ’s grace meets our need.
When our tires are spinning, it doesn’t help to keep pressing the gas. There are people gifted by God to help us get back on the road to mental, emotional and spiritual health.
Have you been imagining catastrophe? Do you wake up with fear that you’re behind? Are you exhausted from carrying the weight of church expectations?