Ministry is hard work. Leadership is hard work. Put them together? Unless you are intentional about it, Christian leadership within a church or ministry will take a toll on you. It can quickly and sneakily start to impact your relationships, mental health, emotions, sleep, spiritual life, and so much more. So today, let’s talk about … Continue reading 6 Daily Habits To Make You A Mentally and Emotionally Healthy Leader
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, NIV) It is not of question of IF your ministry will touch someone who is struggling with anxiety. It’s a question of when, how often, and what will you do to help. Anxiety is a huge problem in … Continue reading Practical Action Steps For Helping Someone With Their Anxiety
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) As you build relationships with people in your ministry, you will certainly interact with people who are struggling with anxiety. But will you recognize them? Anxiety is one of the most common struggles in our modern culture. In fact, it’s so common … Continue reading Common Symptoms Of Anxiety
“In this world, you will have trouble,” Jesus tells his followers. “But take heart! I have overcome the world.” One of the long-term “troubles” that many people in your ministry struggle with is the aftermath of trauma, hurt, and emotional baggage. In fact, you may struggle with this yourself. In our broken world, trauma and … Continue reading Do’s And Don’ts For Helping People With Trauma And Emotional Baggage
Ministry work can take its toll on us. And in the busyness of it all, sometimes we forget to put any time or energy into caring for ourselves. But when we live this way, we start to feel it - in our emotional wellness, mental health, physical energy, and in our relationships. Today, we’ll look … Continue reading 10 Coping Skills Every Pastor & Ministry Leader Needs
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help … Continue reading 8 Unique Ways Only A Spiritual Leader Can Help Someone Fight An Addiction
Ministry work involves helping people through many difficult and painful life circumstances. And one of the hardest is helping people who are dealing with an addiction. There are a lot of ways that pastors and other Christian leaders can help people when they are fighting addiction, but one of the most basic ways is to … Continue reading Resources To Help Someone Fight Addiction
James 1:19 - Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Hearing people and helping people FEEL heard are two different things. In today’s busy, loud, disconnected world, feeling heard is an incredibly meaning experience. Everyone wants to know that they are seen, valued, and appreciated. Of course, we cannot make … Continue reading Quick Tips For How To Make Sure Other People Feel Heard And Valued By You
James 1:19 - Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Many of us think we are better listeners than we really are. But there is a reason the Bible tells us to be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19). Listening is powerful and important. And the reality … Continue reading 3 Keys To Being A Good Listener (Even When You’re Distracted)
Philippians 4:8 (NIV ) - Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. One of the most common things that Christian counselors help clients with is getting their thought life more in line … Continue reading How To Use Philippians 4:8 To Replace Patterns Of Negative Thinking