Tag: Josh Laxton

Renewal in a Post-Everything Society

Finding a fresh perspective for modern missions.

Innovation in the Church

As culture changes, our means and methods to engage that culture with the gospel must also change.

The State of the Church in the Middle of the Pandemic

How is ministry during COVID-19 going?

Debriefing in and After a Crisis

Crises are inevitable, given the theological reality we live in a fallen world. Theyre coming, if they havent already landed. I also know that, at the time of this writing, we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. And this global health crisis has caused many other incident and issue-based crises that require effective crisis debriefing.

Keeping Your Cup Filled: Pastor Self-Care in a World That Empties It

The importance of pastor self-care for ministry longevity and preventing burnout.

Self-Care for Leaders During a Crisis

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 […]

The 3 Brain ‘Rooms’ Leaders Travel Through in Crisis Leadership

According to Tim Johnson in his book, Crisis Leadership: How to Lead in Times of Crisis, Threat, and Uncertainty, there are two types of crises: incident and issue crises. Incident crises are like tornadoes, issue crises are like hurricanes. Ive had experience in both tornado and hurricane environments. They are both scary, nonetheless. In any […] Understanding the brain science in crisis leadership can help leaders navigate these turbulent times more effectively.

The Churchs Role as a Prophetic Witness in a Post-Christian World

By studying John the Baptist, we can become a prophetic witness to the second coming of Christ in a post-Christian world.