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Author: Marcus Carlson
Habits of Healthy Leaders
This year I am working on my next book, Habits of Healthy Leaders. Like the Habits of Healthy Churches book, we have identified the top 7 habits of healthy leaders, particularly from a faith perspective. 1. Healthy leaders are praying leaders.2. Healthy leaders are teachable & life-long learners.3. Healthy leaders do conflict well.4. Healthy leaders […]
Dealing with Self-Criticism
Criticism is not easy, especially in ministry leadership. Check out this blog post here.
Theological Hospitality
In a world that is growing increasingly hostile, including within the Christian church, theological hospitality is increasingly critical. Instead, we often engage in theological hostility towards anyone who has differing views from our own. This is not only arrogant and unloving, it is also rooted in an underlying assumption that we always right, therefore putting […]
Dealing with Criticism from others
Criticism is not easy, especially in ministry leadership. Check out this blog post: https://amazed15.org/criticism-part-1-criticism-from-others
When is the last time I intentionally tried to learn something new?
Leaders are learners. Disciples are learners. To be a Christian leader means that you are a life-long learner. The hunger for knowledge is essential to leadership. I am always learning something new, whether I want to or not. That said, it is critical to the health of any leader that we continue to learn new […]
Do I spend a good amount of quality time with my family? My friends?
Nothing makes up for time, especially quality time. Often in ministry leadership, our friends and family get the leftovers of our time. We often feel so compelled to honor our ministry call that we forget that our first call is to our family. Are you making intentional and unintentional time with your family? Who gets […]
A Prophet is Without Honor
Check out this blog post for Preparing for Amazement Ministries about the verse, A Prophet is Without Honor.
How can I expand my support system and professional relationships?
This is a question in the vocational health section of our self-care inventory for pastors and ministry leaders. Ministry leadership, especially pastoral ministry is a lonely and isolating life. We all need a support system, especially when we are in leadership. It is hard to for leaders to find safe support. It is difficult for […]
The Pastor Crisis
We are facing a full-blown pastor crisis. Currently, there is a massive shortage of clergy/pastors and other church staff. The signs are everywhere. Because of the work I do, it is much easier to see the negative than the positive. That said, I generally tend to be a hopeful, optimistic and positive person. I am […]