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Pastor & Ministry Leader Advice

We write new articles every week—practical advice and uncommon perspectives that have carried us through ministry's challenges. If you find them helpful and you want them delivered straight to you, sign up below.
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The Ministry Ache You Can't Explain embracing identity health & wellness

Fourteen years ago, I walked off a stage after speaking at a pastor’s confe...

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Why Leadership Conferences Fail Pastors authentic leadership health & wellness

I got up to use the bathroom at 3 AM and saw my 8 AM flight to Asheville wa...

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The Sunday I Quit Polishing Sermons authentic leadership embracing identity

Twenty years ago, I was a sermon-polishing junkie—one minute of prep for ev...

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What Seminary Never Taught About Leadership

Let me ask you an uncomfortable question: Can your church function without ...

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The One Budget Line Most Churches Forget

I'm staring at my notes for next week's budget meeting. You know the one—wh...

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When Pastoring Comes Last (And Why It's Good)

Last week, I met with some seasoned pastors—leaders who’ve been in ministry...

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Kicking Fear Out of the Driver's Seat


I know what it’s like to feel paralyzed by fear. You wake up on a Monday, a...

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The Balancing Act of Marriage in Ministry


Last Saturday, Cindy and I were sitting enjoying a quiet

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The Monster We’ve Created in Ministry—and Why We Must Kill It


Ministry today is a performance-driven machine. Every time I open my email,...

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The Next Step: Hands-On Support

When you're ready to move from information to implementation, these services provide the guidance and connection pastors are looking for. Each offers a distinct approach, so see which option fits your needs best.

The Next Step:
Hands-On Support

When you're ready to move from information to implementation, these services provide the guidance and connection pastors are looking for. Each offers a distinct approach, so see which option fits your needs best.

Personal Coaching

Work with a Veteran Coach to Tackle Unique Challenges
  • Mentoring from a pastor who's been there
  • Sort out ministry headaches, one-on-one
  • Develop rhythms that protect what matters most
FIND YOUR MENTOR

Pastor Cohorts

Join a Trusted Circle of Peers Who Understand the Weight You Carry
  • Move beyond the surface and find real connection
  • Multiple retreats designed to reset and refocus
  • Monthly coaching that sparks lifelong transformation
JOIN A COHORT

Church Consulting

Build a Ministry Ecosystem that Sustains Rather than Drains
  • Address the key factors affecting your church's health
  • Align your team around principles that reduce burnout
  • Create systems that support longevity and impact
EXPLORE CONSULTING

Personal Coaching

Work with a Veteran Coach to Tackle Unique Challenges
  • Mentoring from a pastor who's been there
  • Sort out ministry headaches, one-on-one
  • Develop rhythms that protect what matters most
FIND YOUR MENTOR

Pastor Cohorts

Join a Trusted Circle of Peers Who Understand the Weight You Carry
  • Move beyond the surface and find real connection
  • Multiple retreats designed to reset and refocus
  • Monthly coaching that sparks lifelong transformation
JOIN A COHORT

Church Consulting

Build a Ministry Ecosystem that Sustains Rather than Drains
  • Address the key factors affecting your church's health
  • Align your team around principles that reduce burnout
  • Create systems that support longevity and impact
EXPLORE CONSULTING