What is Spiritual Direction?
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
A Fire Shut Up in Her Bones
In 1836, during the Second Great Awakening, Jarena Lee published the first spiritual autobiography written by an African American woman, The Religious Experience and…
I Expect You To Lead Me: Harriet Tubman (1822-1913)
Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery and then returned to free hundreds of other slaves. She did this by listening to God’s voice and risking…
How to Help Others According to Jesus
Is there a Soul Shepherd in You? Yes, according to Jesus! He blesses you and calls you into ministry: “You are the salt of the…
How to Celebrate Advent
The meaning of Advent has changed over the years. The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus and means “coming.” In ancient times Christians…
Discover The Power of Ignatian Meditation to Engage with Jesus
Some people miss out on spiritual nourishment because they don’t know how to effectively use their imagination when they read the Bible and pray. Others…
Discover The Power of Ignatian Meditation to Engage with Jesus
Some people miss out on spiritual nourishment because they don’t know how to effectively use their imagination when they read the Bible and pray. Others…
Too Busy to Play?
“Everyday I can’t finish my work so I have to bring it home,” a young pastor named Eric shared in our group. “But my four-year…
Ministry Begins with Rest
We’ve been providing care, counsel, and prayer to pastors and other servants of Christ for a number of years. One of the most important things…
Top Pastor Retreats to Avoid Burnout
The slippery slope to burnout for you as a pastor, missionary, or other leader serving God is not a mystery — it’s real and preventable.…
Prevent Burnout by Enjoying God in 4 Simple Ways
“I feel so distant from God,” Rev. Howard-John Wesley admitted in 2020. “One of the greatest mistakes of pastoring is to think that because you…
Vicarious Trauma in Ministry
If you’re caring for people that have been traumatized or are in crisis then you’re suffering with them vicariously. If you’re a pastor, you probably…