Stewardship, Accountability and Administration
by Loren Gjesdal Few words inspire yawns faster than “administration.” Immediately, images of forms to be filled out and bureaucratic hurdles to be [...]
Why We Keep Singing Together: The Heart of Worship
By Jason Brown Matt Redman penned these powerful opening words to the song, The Heart of Worship, in the late 1990s. These lyrics reflect what [...]
Quiet Influence: 6 Tips for the Introverted Leader
by Mary Meadows Hi, my name is Mary, and I am an introvert. I am also a leader. If you had asked me [...]
The Ministry of Walking Alongside Those in Need
by Santiago Chavez I heard my inner voice repeatedly telling me to keep it together, but his tears and quivering lower lip pushed [...]
How Do We Foster Mental Wellness Among Christian Leaders? Part 2
by Jacquelyn Scott People have been made to feel guilty about their illness. In talking to people at the various meetings and workshops [...]
Why Get Off the Couch and Go To Church?
By Loren Gjesdal As a pastor who found it necessary to call a congregation back to church in person after doing church online, [...]
Leading and Managing: What’s The Difference?
by Chip Hinds (Excerpt borrowed with permission from the Southwest District Superintendent’s Blog) Are you acting in the roles of leadership and/or management? [...]
Respecting Friends with Mental Health Concerns: Insights for the Church
By Lark Braten Having a mental illness makes it challenging for one to maintain the respect of others. It might draw sympathy, curiosity, suspicion, or disdain; but, [...]
Three Ways We Get Vocation Wrong
By Amber Riggs A huge chunk of your life revolves around your work. It isn’t just clocking in, clocking out, and everything between. [...]
Born to Lead
by Loren Gjesdal Are you a born leader? Most people will answer that question with a resounding, “No!” It seems that even those [...]
Why We Keep Singing Together: A Collective Response of Love to God
By Andrea Slawson When I was in elementary school, I attended church with a friend quite often. I now know that she attended [...]
Always More to Learn: An Interview with Karen Stacy
By Caitlin Meadows On Sabbath morning you’ll find Karen Stacy in her classroom captivating the group of busy, bustling children around her. Though [...]