Tag: encouragement for leaders

What My Mentors Have Never Said

I’ve watched these mentors work through tough situations, but their faith never wavered.

When the Leadership Burden is Too Great

It's okay to take a break to clear your head. It could be an afternoon, a day, or a week, but sometimes you just need to get away from the situation long enough to gain a fresh perspective.

For the Weary Leader

Periodically take a solo retreat. Occasionally I’ve taken a night and a day at a local retreat center. I’m usually the only one there. When I go, I think, pray, plan, write, and study. Those periodic getaways refresh my soul and help break me from the rigors of ministry, resetting my focus to respond appropriately to the stresses ministry brings.

5 Ways to Encourage a Fellow Leader

How can we lift up one another in this challenging time of ministry?