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Coaching for Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence Theory ModelResearch shows 85% of your success in work, no matter how intelligent or skilled you are, is going to be determined by your attitude and your personality. Your overall success, how much you are paid, and how fast you are promoted will be largely...
A Pastoral Approach to Rest and Well-being During the Holidays
As I reflect on the holiday season, a period filled with joy, celebration, and its own set of demands, I felt led to share my insights on navigating this intense period for ministry leaders, especially for local church pastors. The Essential Nature of Rest This time of the year, marked by Advent,...
Reclaiming Conversation
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." ~ Deuteronomy 6:6-7We are all living in a hyper-connected...
Raising Empathy in a Selfie World
Empathy: The ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling. It’s about placing yourself in someone else’s shoes and feel what they are feeling. Did you know that 2013 was the year the word “selfie” made it into the...
Practicing Digital Wellness
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.” Emerson’s statement relates well to our modern digital age; it can be a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. I personally love all the conveniences that our digital...
Nurturing Flourishing Organizational Ecosystems: Achieving Missional Alignment
In the ever-evolving landscape of organizational dynamics, the concept of flourishing has emerged as a guiding principle, particularly within the realm of ministry and leadership. In this exploration, we delve into the profound interplay between missional alignment and the creation of flourishing...
Unveiling Pastor Grief Recovery: Navigating Healing and Hope Amidst Ministry
In the realm of ministry leadership, where hearts are held and souls are nurtured, a unique form of sorrow often lingers in the shadows – "pastor grief". Coined to illuminate the distinctive dimensions of sorrow inherent to the calling, this term unveils the concealed strains of loss that resonate...
The Profound Impact of Practicing Gratitude for Ministry Leaders
In the dynamic realm of ministry leadership, where the responsibilities can be all-encompassing, it's remarkably easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of tasks and challenges. Yet, amidst the constant flow of demands, the practice of gratitude emerges as a transformative force that holds the...
How to truly appreciate your pastor
October is National Pastor Appreciation Month, a time when many pastors receive recognition for their dedicated service. However, true appreciation for pastors should extend beyond a single month and involve ongoing efforts to promote their wellbeing. To genuinely appreciate pastors, congregations...