Restoration Archives - Page 2 of 2 - The Artios Center for Vibrant Leadership

How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 1

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T14:04:24-06:00

by Jacquelyn Scott Forming a network of support and accountability As we transition into the next decade, there is no time to waver between the world and the Kingdom. Those of us who have taken on the mantle of “Christian Leader” must be good stewards of the commission that has been bestowed upon us. The responsibility for being ambassadors of God’s Word is not to be taken lightly. None of us are perfect, but we must strive for perfection in carrying out the duties that have been given us. Having a sound mind is essential to assure that we do no [...]

How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 1Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T14:04:24-06:00

Mental Health and the Church: S.O.S

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T13:31:24-06:00

by Jacquelyn Scott Mental Health and the Church: Save Our Slighted This is an urgent call to all leaders within the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day). There is a segment of our brethren (in, and outside of our denomination) that is being underserved, and if we are to call ourselves Christians, we must make an immediate, unified effort to bring them back into the fold. Those of whom I speak are the ones who have left the church, not because of disagreements with policy or doctrine, but because of the way they were treated when they were [...]

Mental Health and the Church: S.O.SLisa Harp Hinds2023-08-24T13:31:24-06:00

Recovering the Lost Art of Contemplation

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-18T10:36:46-06:00

by Israel Steinmetz Are you a contemplative leader? Do you see yourself as a leader at all? If you are a follower of Christ, you have been re-created as a leader! Embracing your identity as a leader involves growing in qualities that increase your influence. One of these is qualities is contemplation. In 10 Qualities of Influential Christians, Amber Riggs writes, Christian leaders must draw strength from a regular contemplation on the mysterious and gracious works of God. At the end of the day, none of our efforts are responsible for our advancement, none of our works are responsible for our sanctification, none of our [...]

Recovering the Lost Art of ContemplationLisa Harp Hinds2023-08-18T10:36:46-06:00

3 Keys to Overcoming the Burnout of Serving Others

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-18T09:27:25-06:00

by Paul Pedersen The burnout grew slowly. It was a general feeling of frustration with my work. As I would drive to work in the darkness of the early morning, I struggled to see the importance of what I was doing. I wanted to quit. For several years, I have worked full-time at a homeless shelter. This kind of service work can be very rewarding. Every day that I would go to work, I knew that I could make an impact in someone’s life. Yet, service work is notorious for its high rate of burnout. I have worked with people who [...]

3 Keys to Overcoming the Burnout of Serving OthersLisa Harp Hinds2023-08-18T09:27:25-06:00

Is Peace Lost or Missing Among Us Today?

Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-16T15:54:50-06:00

by Peter Youngs In these difficult days we live in, every country in the world is struggling with finances, anger, war, and disease. Each one of us from the goodness of our hearts wants to understand our world and the communities where we live. And we may wonder if we can or should do something about it. We are the people of God, the salt of the earth. We must be a light to others. Surely, we can understand. And with the help of God, we can encourage and help others understand it. And so, we speak, we talk, we may [...]

Is Peace Lost or Missing Among Us Today?Lisa Harp Hinds2023-08-16T15:54:50-06:00