Wellness – ChurchLeaders

Embracing Embodied Spirituality: A Call to Pastors and Church Leaders

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:16:18 +0000

Embodied spirituality recognizes that our physical bodies are not mere vessels for our souls but integral to our spiritual life and relationship with God.

Humility: A Foundational Pastoral Virtue

Full Strength Network — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:52:12 +0000

Here are five thoughts for pastors to consider about humility, from Dallas Willard’s presentation, “Three Steps to Humility.”

Mindy Caliguire: Soul Care for the Exhausted Leader

Jason Daye — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:00:43 +0000

Mindy Caliguire and Jason Daye explore how we can reframe our perspective of caring for our own souls to view it as an invitation rather than another item on our to-do list. Mindy then shares some incredible ideas and examples of how we can begin prioritizing our own soul care.

Tell-Show-Help-Watch Discipleship

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:20:43 +0000

In exploring the dynamic interplay between neuroscience and Christian discipleship, we uncover a profound alignment between biblical principles and modern scientific insights.

Joby Martin: Guardrails of Grace for Healthy Ministry Leaders

Jason Daye — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:00:28 +0000

Joby Martin and Jason Daye look at some of the challenges we have as ministry leaders when it comes to experiencing God's grace. Joby also shares some ideas and practices that can help us truly experience the fullness of living in Christ as we serve his church.

Are You a High Hoper?

Full Strength Network — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:40:27 +0000

Hopeful people identify specific, tangible goals. They see many pathways to reach these goals, and they nurture an “I can” attitude.

Caleb Campbell: An Honest Conversation on Christian Nationalism

Jason Daye — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:00:07 +0000

Caleb Campbell and Jason Daye look at what Christian nationalism is and what it is not. Caleb also shares some practical ways that your local church can engage in mission, honoring God, loving others, and addressing Christian nationalism.

Barbara Peacock: Actively Engaging in Soul Care

Jason Daye — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:40:59 +0000

Dr. Barbara Peacock and Jason Daye explore the importance of actively and intentionally engaging in our own soul care as we serve others.

Therapeutic Friendship: Receptive Capacity

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:29:43 +0000

Receptive capacity is our ability to let in and be positively affected by the good in our interactions and relationships. Friendships thrive on mutual respect, understanding, and the exchange of positive affirmations and support.

Ted Bryant: How To Approach Hot-Button Issues Like Jesus

Jason Daye — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:02:50 +0000

Ted Bryant and Jason Daye explore some of the common tendencies and temptations we have as ministry leaders when it comes to addressing some of the complex and controversial social issues of our day.

Miranda Zapor Cruz: Political Engagement & Kingdom Convictions—How To Avoid Common Pitfalls

Jason Daye — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:50:01 +0000

Miranda Zapor Cruz and Jason Daye look at the unique dual citizenship that we hold as Christ followers in both the kingdom of God and the country in which we reside.

Solitude and Silence

Full Strength Network — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:36:42 +0000

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

Jason Daye — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:00:37 +0000

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

Jason Daye — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:43:58 +0000

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

Jason Daye — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:36:09 +0000

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

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:08:47 +0000

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

Jason Daye — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:42:39 +0000

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

Full Strength Network — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:28:59 +0000

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

Jason Daye — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:56:34 +0000

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.

Andy Crouch: Flourishing in Ministry—Taking Action & Taking Risks

Jason Daye — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:29:59 +0000

Andy Crouch and Jason Daye explore the idea of flourishing in both life and leadership. Andy shares how we can take action and take risks that will help lead us from grasping for control or withdrawing and lead us into greater flourishing and greater impact in our ministry.

The Art of Delighting in Your Relationships

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:51:50 +0000

The act of delighting in someone’s presence—not for what they achieve but simply for who they are—can transform connections with friends and family, fostering a deeper sense of love, acceptance, and mutual joy.

Stan Wallace: How Understanding the Soul Impacts the Way We Serve

Jason Daye — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:53:41 +0000

Dr. Stan Wallace and Jason Daye explore concepts around the brain, the mind, and the soul. Stan shares the dangers of some of the extremes in these conversations and helps point us to a healthy middle way that resonates with biblical truth.

Top 3 Practices of Organized Pastors

Full Strength Network — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:37:41 +0000

Here are three practices of organized pastors you can use to strategize with your team to get to a place of health and organization. It won’t be easy, but it will provide you with tools to prevent burnout.

Brenda Salter McNeil: Becoming People Who Heal Our Communities

Jason Daye — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:02:00 +0000

Brenda Salter McNeil and Jason Daye look at some of the challenges and opportunities we have as local ministry leaders to help mend broken systems and bring healing to our communities.

Tod Bolsinger: How Not To Waste a Crisis

Jason Daye — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:45:47 +0000

Tod Bolsinger and Jason Daye explore some of the common default modes that we move to as leaders when we face a crisis.

NICC: The Flesh & Sanctification Explained

Josh Spurlock — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:31:25 +0000

Let's delve into the concepts of "the flesh" and “works of the flesh” from a biblical perspective, reinterpreted through the lens of NICC’s distinctive views on the Core Self and Constructed Self.

Managing Your Negative Emotions

Full Strength Network — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:48:20 +0000

While most church leaders prefer to avoid negative emotions such as distress, fear, anxiety, etc., all church leaders will experience a variety of negative emotions at some point. If you want to build your negative emotion management skills, try these five recommendations.

Transform Pain Into Growth: A Healing Guide

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:25:57 +0000

Transforming pain is not a linear process, nor is it quick or easy. It requires patience, self-compassion, and the willingness to confront and work through difficult emotions.

Losing Motivation

Full Strength Network — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:30:44 +0000

As a pastor, if you have discovered your motivation has taken a vacation and left you behind, you are not alone. The good news is, you rediscover can it.

Living Prayer

Full Strength Network — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:06:33 +0000

Let’s explore how to take the Apostle Paul’s words seriously and practice praying “without ceasing” since we all need reminders of our kingdom values—nudges toward re-invigorating our time spent with God.

Designing a Transformative Church Marriage Conference

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:53:48 +0000

A marriage conference can be a significant tool in strengthening the bonds of couples within your congregation.

Empathy

Full Strength Network — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:30:36 +0000

Empathy is having a genuine understanding of the other person’s emotional experience without allowing your own feelings to hinder your ability to be fully present to the other person.

The Art of Building Deep Friendships: Investing Time & Heart

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:45:32 +0000

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the art of cultivating deep friendships seems to be gradually fading into the background.

Healing From Guilt and Shame With NICC: Bridging Psychology & Faith

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:00:12 +0000

Guilt and shame, though frequently conflated, embody distinct experiences that influence our psychological health and spiritual journey in unique ways.

Reconciling

Full Strength Network — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:00:27 +0000

When we confess our sins and repent, we are immediately reconciled to God. Within our interpersonal relationships, however, reconciliation might not happen, might be limited in scope, or might be fully completed.

Preventing Adoption Disruptions: Essential Counseling Strategies

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:30:04 +0000

Adoption disruptions refer to situations where an adoption is halted after the child is placed in the adoptive home but before the legal adoption is finalized. These disruptions can have significant financial, emotional, and psychological consequences for the family, and most importantly, for the child.

Creating Shared Meaning

Full Strength Network — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:00:52 +0000

Shared meaning addresses a sense of greater purpose and answers the question: What is our mission or legacy?

Unlocking the Quiet Power: Introverts’ Guide to Making New Friends

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:00:48 +0000

For introverts, expanding your friend group is about finding balance—leveraging your innate qualities while gently stretching your comfort zone.

Getting Active

Full Strength Network — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:25 +0000

It is time for church leaders to consider ways to be getting active, both for their overall health and the management of illness.

Supporting Your Family Through Church Leadership Crisis

Josh Spurlock — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:24:14 +0000

Supporting your family during a church leadership crisis requires compassion, communication, and practical strategies.

Hearing God—A Way of Life

Full Strength Network — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:08:31 +0000

Hearing God is rooted in a lifelong, interactive relationship of communication, intimacy, living in the will of God, and learning to live with God’s voice.

Unlock Joy: Delighting and Secure Attachments

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:29:51 +0000

Delighting, as a deliberate practice, leverages the power of emotional and neurological synchronization to enrich relationships and enhance individual well-being.

Increase Your Resilience

Full Strength Network — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:01:20 +0000

Pastors, those around you need you to assert your resilience. The kingdom needs you healthy, happy, and fully restored, and it’s time to claim your inheritance.

NIRD Principle: Mentors and Modeling

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:13:33 +0000

The NIRD principle of Mentors and Modeling emphasizes the critical role that more mature believers play in the spiritual development of newer or younger Christians.

Financial Resources for Financial Well-Being

Full Strength Network — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:57:35 +0000

It’s tough to find financial freedom, especially when you’re in ministry. Here are five financial resources utilized by many pastors.

Transform Your Mind: NICC’s Power of Noticing and Naming

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:04:19 +0000

The foundational skills of noticing and naming not only foster self-awareness and emotional processing but also bridge the gap between cognitive understanding and emotional significance.

A ‘Good to Great’ Organizational Path

Full Strength Network — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:24:49 +0000

In his book, "Good to Great," Jim Collins constructs an organizational path for pastors to embrace. Here are five key steps from Collins to set your church or organization on a path to greatness.

Steve Cuss: Quieting Your Inner Critic and Finding Your True Self

Jason Daye — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:55:55 +0000

Steve Cuss and Jason Daye look at how we can dismantle the false self that we often accept and uncover our true selves that God created us to be.

Empathy in Church Leadership: Healing Through Connection

Josh Spurlock — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:04:13 +0000

Empathy is about really getting what someone else is feeling. For church leaders, this means understanding what their congregations are going through and showing that they care.

J. Michael Jordan: Responsible Ministry Practices in Anxious Times

Jason Daye — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:34:14 +0000

J. Michael Jordan and Jason Daye explore the importance of considering how the ways we preach, teach, worship, and gather relate to anxiety.