Programming, preaching and parties. These are just a few of the ministry challenges during the Christmas season. But here’s some encouragement—for both the leader and the churchgoer.
In this episode Ben and Lynley revisit recent conversations and “double click” on some of the most impactful insights from podcast guests.
When ministry leaders are busy addressing other people’s hurts, they tend to minimize or neglect their own emotional health. And that’s dangerous.
Based on what we know of God—and the people He chooses to carry out His work—we should look outside ourselves for success in our callings.
Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth.
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Pastor Appreciation Month is almost over. But the love a pastor and his family feel shouldn’t be relegated to October.
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In ministry, vulnerability is scary and trust is hard-earned. And few people truly understand what it’s like to live inside the glass house; it can be a lonely, isolated place.
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.
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.