We should all feel super rested right now, right? I mean, we haven’t gone anywhere. We haven’t really done anything. All the obligations, appointments, and activities were erased like a blackboard weeks ago, and we’ve been at home ever since. For years, all of us have talked about how busy we are, how tired we … Continued
Discover how living through the 9/11 attacks deepened my faith and gave me a newfound sense of purpose.
This article originally appeared on MissioAlliance.org and is reposted here by permission. In 2004, Patricia O’Connell Killen and Mark Silk edited and contributed to the book Religion and Public Life in the Pacific Northwest: The None Zone. Since its publication, people in Pacific Northwest (PNW) religious circles have discussed and strategized ways to do ministry in the … Continued
Its just hard! Those are three of the nicest words Ive ever heard. When youre hurting and sad and you dont even know exactly why youre so sad, but someone, instead of offering solutions or guilt trips or snap out of it advice just comes along and validates what youre feeling, its powerful. Its. Just. […] This piece discusses pastor mental health struggles.
So you’re leading in a tougher environment than you’ve ever led through in your life. How do you find momentum and growth in a season when everything you spend your life working toward changed overnight? A lot of churches and organizations are struggling deeply with momentum right now, and in many cases it feels like … Continued
My hope is that these Ministry Pivot articles have been helpful for you and your team as you work through this season. As you have read there are several self-care pivots to be mindful of and to implement. All of the pivots are important and will help you and your church move through this season successfully. […]
Africas largest-attendance church grows bigger by training everyone in evangelism to plant 10,000 churches.
Navigating and leading through a crisis or crises is draining on a leader. For instance, when you take into account the current pandemic (a health crisis) and all the other crises that the pandemic has causedlike economic, resource and organizational crisesits no wonder that many pastors and church leaders are leading on fumes. Implementing leader self-care crisis strategies is vital. In addition […]
What can stop the coronavirus? I’m all in for: • Wearing my mask.• Social distancing.• Washing my hands. That makes a big difference. We also need factual and accurate information to keep learning the trends, what works, what doesn’t work, and how to be smart about this crazy season we’re all in. Some say it … Continued
1HOPE ministry is leading Kenosha community outreach efforts, restoring hope and transforming lives in Uptown following the Jacob Blake shooting.
