Think about your last demanding season in ministry. The crisis that consumed your week. The ministry program launch that required every available hour. The conflict that drained your emotional energy....
Dr. Archibald Hart, a pioneer in the field of clergy care, made an observation about ministry leaders that still rings true after decades:
'Pastors don't get into difficulty because they forget they ...
When we hear the word 'resilience,' most of us picture something like a boxer getting up after being knocked down. Toughness. Grit. The ability to absorb punishment and keep going.
This mental model ...
One of the most insightful frameworks we've encountered in our research comes from sociologist Erving Goffman's work on social performance-and it has profound implications for ministry leaders seeking...