I read this quote recently: ”Churches do not grow without godly and gifted pastoral and lay leaders. Pastors are severely limited in their leadership effectiveness until they know how to lead authentically.” Our effectiveness is connected directly to our authenticity. Our ability to be authentic is directly tied to our health.  How can we better […]

Introduction: As I reflect on self-care there are three keys to being effective in self-care: self-knowledge, boundaries and intentionality. Over the next several blogs I will be talking about each of these factors.  There are certainly other key factors in effective self-care, however I have found these to be the most essential three. We cannot […]

We are reposting the self-care inventory because self-care is essential, especially in crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed our need for self-care in a powerful way. It has also given us the opportunity to freely practice self-care if we so choose. The goal of this inventory is to help ministry leaders reflect on their overall […]

Introduction: As I reflect on self-care there are three keys to being effective in self-care: self-knowledge, boundaries and intentionality. Over the next several blogs I will be talking about each of these factors.  There are certainly other key factors in effective self-care, however I have found these to be the most essential three. We cannot […]