Martin Luther called the church a “mouth house”: an assembly filled with the Word of God read, preached, and sung. The church also needs to be (Luther … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Practice of Listening
About Guy Sayles
Guy Sayles is a dedicated advocate for clergy and the congregations they serve, bringing a thoughtful and compassionate approach to his work. Following a 13-year pastorate at First Baptist in Asheville, NC, and a four-year tenure as a faculty member in the religion department at Mars Hill University, Guy has become a respected coach and consultant.
In addition to his role as an adjunct faculty member at the Divinity School of Gardner Webb University, where he works with D.Min students and teaches congregational leadership, Guy is deeply involved in various aspects of teaching, preaching, and writing. His commitment to fostering clergy and congregational health and depth is evident in his collaboration with CHC.
With a particular focus on leading through processes of lament, especially in the post-Covid context, Guy welcomes discussions with individuals or congregations interested in his guidance. For those seeking to connect with Guy Sayles, he can be reached at GuyS@chchurches.org, and he operates within the CHC-Carolinas region.
Articles by Guy Sayles
When the Storm Comes: Finding Hope and Humanity in the Aftermath of Helene
Community resilience in times of crisis is something words alone can’t capture, but it’s what I’ve witnessed since Helene stormed through Western … [Read more...] about When the Storm Comes: Finding Hope and Humanity in the Aftermath of Helene
The Power of Silence, Simplicity, and Boldness
Sometimes there is a lot that needs to be said, but I’m unable to say much at all. There are many problems to ponder, perspectives to consider, and … [Read more...] about The Power of Silence, Simplicity, and Boldness
Saved and Called
On an early spring Sunday afternoon when I was eight years old, I walked the short distance from my family’s home to the home of our pastor, Ken Haag. … [Read more...] about Saved and Called
What To Do When We Don’t Know What to Do
It’s evident that faith communities and their leaders, clergy and laity, face daunting challenges, so daunting that we sometimes don’t know what to … [Read more...] about What To Do When We Don’t Know What to Do
Leading in the Face of Death
The death of someone close to us changes almost all of our plans. It becomes the focus of our attention and the center of our responsibility. It … [Read more...] about Leading in the Face of Death
We Need to Talk
“We need to talk.” Those words often signal there is a hard truth to share, a difficult decision to make, a problem to solve, or a conflict to … [Read more...] about We Need to Talk
Gentle
Recently, when quiet enough to listen, I’ve heard whispered the word gentle. The whispers have become a beckoning to explore how to be gentler in my … [Read more...] about Gentle
On Not Losing Heart
It had been one of “those” Sundays: the sermon misfired, the choir was off-key, the chair of deacons mentioned a member who complained she didn’t get … [Read more...] about On Not Losing Heart
