Wellness

Solitude and Silence

Practicing solitude and silence does not come naturally. Yet without it, you miss the richness and depth of a walk with Christ that can come no other way.

Alan Noble: Mental Health & Ministry—Being Honest With Ourselves & Other

Alan Noble and Jason Daye look at the reality of mental afflictions and how they relate to our spirituality. Alan then shares from his own experiences some words of caution and encouragement on how we can address mental health in ministry.

Max Lucado: Thoughtfully Teaching on the End Times

Max Lucado and Jason Daye look at our ministries from an eternal perspective, considering our ministry legacy and finishing well. Max then provides some incredible wisdom about how we can thoughtfully approach preaching on the end times.

Brady Boyd: Unity of the Church in Divisive Times

Brady Boyd and Jason Daye look at both the importance and the challenge of unity in the church. Brady also shares some personal stories and practices that will help you and your church embrace the beauty of Christ and demonstrate unity in the church.

Thriving Beyond Suffering: Insights & Growth

NICC stands out by synthesizing psychological insights with Christian theological perspectives, offering a comprehensive framework for "suffering well.” It views suffering not just as an inevitable part of life but also as an opportunity for deepening one’s relationship with God, self, and others.

Brian Martin: How Ministry Coaching Transformed My Life & Leadership

Brian Martin shares with Jason Daye how ministry coaching helped him understand more fully what God was doing in his life and what God desired to do through his life in ministry.

Like a Child

What does childlike faith mean to you? How are you putting childlikeness into practice in your ministry? As ministers, we must remember that our first role is not pastor, but a child of God.

Lisa Victoria Fields: Resilient Ministry—Navigating Disappointments Without Burnout

Lisa Victoria Fields and Jason Daye look at some of the pain and disappointments that we often experience in our lives and leadership. Lisa then shares from her experiences as a ministry leader some keys in processing through these disappointments so we can avoid burning out in ministry.