How to Be the Spiritually Healthy Person You Want to Be
This week on the Soul Shepherding Blog our good friend Steve Carter lights the path to help you be the spiritually healthy person you want…
Hard Work in an Easy Way
“Am I burned out?” I (Bill) asked. I help pastors care for their soul and not burn out but now I was drained and dry.…
Spiritual Formation in the Pandemic
In this pandemic, we’ve seen racist police officers kill innocent Black men — thinking they’re doing their job of public service. We’ve seen raging protestors…
4 Boundaries for Emotionally Safe Groups
The most important job of a small group leader is to maintain healthy boundaries that keep the group emotionally safe for everyone. If the group…
Look Into Jesus’ Eyes With a Wee, Little Man
“I grew with parents who considered themselves too intellectual for Christianity,” Vicki Paxton shared with our Soul Shepherding TLC community of pastors and leaders. “They…
To Lead Like Jesus Lead With Jesus
“Lead Like Jesus” has become a popular terminology for Christian leaders. Often it focuses on servant leadership. It’s a great Bible teaching, but for some…
Henri Nouwen’s Secret Journal
In Henri Nouwen's Dark Night he received pastoral counseling and kept a secret journal. Shortly before he died this was published as "The Inner Voice of Love." Here are some quotes and insights for pastors and ministry leaders.
Your Home in the Heavens
Jesus says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled… My Father’s house has many rooms… I am going there to prepare a place for you……
Battling Chronic Pain
I talk with people who struggle with chronic pain. I’m in my fourth week of pain since having a nerve in my left hand injured by…
Ouch! She Hit a Nerve!
The nurse hit a nerve in my hand! I screamed in pain and now my hand is withered. Will I view God by my bad circumstances or my circumstances by God's love? I went to the cross of Christ.
A Discernment Prayer to Know God’s Will (John 17)
Jesus' John 17 prayer can used as a discernment prayer for Christian leaders and groups. This tool frames Jesus' petitions as six key discernment questions. If we make Jesus' holy prayer our prayer then we're sure to get in sync with God's will!
Bible Study and Quotes on “Hearing God” by Dallas Willard
Soul Shepherding helps pastors and leaders discern God's guidance is. This Bible study with quotes from "Hearing God" by Dallas Willard is a great resource.