Thrive In 5: Relational- Solvable vs. Perpetual Problems
How many times in your intimate relationships have your best problem-solving skills failed?
Thriving Clergy
Stepping out from behind the curtain
Since stepping out from behind the curtain, Skor has found her voice as a leader and been able to focus on using her giftings for maximum benefit to the church.
The Truth
In the midst of church planting Jordan talks about the Truth of who God is.
Thrive In 5: Spiritual – What is Christian spiritual formation?
As pastors who are leading others, we need to be intentional about engaging the various means of grace to continue our transformation into the image of Christ.
Thrive in 5: Physical- 5 The Necessity of Rest and Sleep
Five principles regarding rest.
Thrive In 5: Intellectual – Challenging My Ministry Mind
As a pastor, you know the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your leadership. Our world is changing fast, and we need to challenge our thinking and keep it sharp.
Seasons of Change
Today is my fifteenth anniversary. And instead of cruising through a blue Caribbean sea, or driving through the sparkle of big city lights, we are spending it staying still. Living with my parents. Almost all of our worldly possessions are in a storage unit ten...
Thrive In 5: Emotional -Self-justification
Self-justification
Thrive In 5: Relational- Contempt is the Corrosive Acid in any Relationship
Contemptuous statements are disrespectful ways of putting down your spouse, your children, friend or your colleague. An immediate response to contempt is to defend against it with counter-criticism, counter-contempt or by withdrawing from the relatio
Thrive In 5: Spiritual – Narratives: How Your View of God Impacts Your Friendship with Him
Narratives: How Your View of God Impacts Your Friendship with Him
Friendship
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” ~ C. S. Lewis I am an extrovert. I like being around people and I thrive on conversations. I’ve been accused of smiling too much and,...
Wonderfully Made
Imagine an ultrasound picture of a precious baby. Or better yet, imagine holding that child in your hand while reading this Psalm (139): 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and...
Thrive in 5: Physical- Developing an Exercise Routine (Part 2)
Let us care for our bodies as stewards of the temples He has entrusted to us.
God is Bigger Than This
Friends, if you’re in a season of hurting- let me join you in praying that you’ll let Him lead you through. That you’ll choose to fight, and that you’ll keep your eyes on Him. He’s shaping you along the way.
Thrive In 5: Intellectural – Leadership that is Christian
Leadership that is Christian
Thrive In 5: Emotional – Peacefulness through Prayer
Peacefulness through Prayer
Thrive in 5: Financial- Thrive Financial Initiative
The Wesleyan Church was blessed with a second million-dollar grant from the Lilly Endowment.
Thrive In 5: Relational- Cultivating Friendships
A healthy pastor will seek to cultivate and maintain ongoing connection with others including other pastors.
Thrive In 5: Relational- Empathizing with others
Without empathy, we will be unable to relate effectively to those to whom we are called to love and minister.
Thrive in 5: Physical- 5 Activities & Resources to get your blood pumping
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your spiritual life is to start exercising.
Thrive in 5: Financial- Personal Insurance Needs
Taking action to provide for both our family and ourselves is an act of love, not a lack of faith
Thrive In 5: Emotional – Establishing Healthy Boundaries
As a pastor, you know how important your emotional vitality is to ministry. Take 5 minutes to consider the following suggestions of how you can establish and maintain boundaries to protect your own emotional health and sense of well-being.
Thrive in 5: Physical- Caring for your Body
Here are 5 things you can do beginning today to take care of your body.
Thrive In 5: Intellectual Lifelong Learning
Here are five suggestions that can help you stay ahead of the curve and position yourself for longevity in ministry.
