When a beloved pastor retires, moves on, or steps away, your church faces a pivotal question: Should we lead the search process ourselves—or bring … [Read more...] about Should We DIY Our Pastor Search—or Get Help?
Beyond the Resume: Evaluating Emotional, Spiritual, and Missional Intelligence in Pastor Searches
Selecting a new pastor is one of the most critical decisions a congregation will ever make. Traditionally, pastor search committees have leaned … [Read more...] about Beyond the Resume: Evaluating Emotional, Spiritual, and Missional Intelligence in Pastor Searches
Begin with Prayer: How Discernment Shapes Healthy Transitions
The Importance of Discernment in Calling a New Pastor For churches that practice a call system when searching for a new pastor, the process is far … [Read more...] about Begin with Prayer: How Discernment Shapes Healthy Transitions
When Search Teams Miss the Mark
Pastor search teams often fail. Within months of the new call, faultlines appear. Conflict brews under the surface. Members of the … [Read more...] about When Search Teams Miss the Mark
10 Ways to Support Emotional Health in a Pastoral Transition
A pastoral transition is one of the most impactful seasons in the life of a church. Whether a pastor retires, resigns, or is called to another … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Support Emotional Health in a Pastoral Transition
The Spiritual Practice of Listening
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
Out of the Ordinary Joy*: Finding Unexpected Fulfillment in Ministry
You have heard these suggestions before. Rediscover joy by: making an appointment with your therapist and keeping it; developing a hobby … [Read more...] about Out of the Ordinary Joy*: Finding Unexpected Fulfillment in Ministry
Essential Advice for Ministerial Search Teams
Navigating pastoral transitions is a crucial and often challenging process for churches. With decades of experience as a pastor, a father of a … [Read more...] about Essential Advice for Ministerial Search Teams
When Tensions Rise: Tools for Conflict Transformation in Congregations
“If you’ve got people, you’ve got problems.” Conflict within congregations is unavoidable. Whether it concerns disagreements over ministry direction, … [Read more...] about When Tensions Rise: Tools for Conflict Transformation in Congregations
