Sabbath in the New Testament: Rhythms of Loving Activity
What do the Scriptures reveal about Sabbath in the New Testament? Did Jesus practice the Sabbath? And how does that relate to how you might…
An Introduction to the Stations of the Cross
If you are feeling dry, distant, or weary, the Stations of the Cross are for you. Do you have a desire to experience a deeper…
The Prince of Preachers
“If you take Jesus for your guide, You’ll find Him more than all beside, Just do the things He bids you do, He’ll take…
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.
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…
Trying to Grow My Church Drained My Soul
“As a senior pastor I was trying to be someone I was not,” writes Pete Scazzero. “I attended conferences and read books about growing a…
Is it Depression or a Dark Night of the Soul?
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.
3 Steps to Greater Intimacy With God
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.
