Archive for Renewal

Small, Steady Practices for Sabbath and Soul Care

by Steven Carrizal   “Time off will not heal you when the problem is how you spend your time.” Read those words again. I was on a walk listening to a podcast when those words almost literally stopped me in my tracks. Carey Nieuwhof was a guest on Andy Stanley’s podcast talking about working at […]

Refocusing Vision After a Draining Season

by Jason Locke   Church ministry is filled with ups and downs. I’ve occasionally experienced the highs that come with transformed lives and numerical growth. And I’ve experienced the lows that come from tragedies, losses, and difficult decisions. Valleys and mountaintops can be equally draining. Without intentionally taking a moment to refocus, it’s easy to […]

Leading from Overflow, Not Exhaustion: Sustainable Rhythms for Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Renewal

by Grady D. King   You already know this: ministry is all-consuming. There is always a need, expectation, and at times, self-imposed pressure to respond—to do something to make a difference. Most church members only see the public you, but you know the mental and emotional energy it takes beyond the assemblies. In short, ministry […]

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