coaching
Focusing On Deep Work
Every year, I read Cal Newport’s book,Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. It’s a book that
August 15, 2023
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coaching
Our Secret Weapon: Empathy
Because ministry is centrally about relationships, we see the whole human spectrum of behavior—the good, the bad, and the ugly.
July 25, 2023
coaching
The Path out of Ministry Anxiety
In one of my first parish assignments, I knew I was going to miss a big event soon after I
June 6, 2023
coaching
A Swing and a Miss for Faith Formation
Ministry and mission were humming in the congregation. Average weekly worship attendance was booming, and we had just completed a capital campaign
May 23, 2023
coaching
Change and Conflict Part 2
In my previous article, I focused on change and how it affects our lives. I also mentioned that change and
May 8, 2023
Charity Starchenko
Why I’m Investing Myself In Coaching School
One night in late December, the plans I’d cooked up for 2023 evaporated before the ball dropped on New Year’s
February 6, 2023
coaching
Dealing with Difficult People
If you’ve ever been on a whitewater rafting adventure, you’ll remember that rafting guides know how to address unhelpful behavior
February 6, 2023
Negotiation as a Coaching Concept
In the thick of winter, when it’s nasty outside, it’s hard to resist the lure of Netflix, NFL playoffs, and
January 23, 2023
coaching
Online Formation with Angela Gorrell
(NOTE: We asked Angela Gorrell, author of Always On, to work with churches in our Thriving Congregations project as they sought
November 17, 2022
church
Planning Center
As ministry leaders, we face a unique challenge—the repetition of programming. It doesn’t matter how inspiring and powerful your worship
November 10, 2022