If you’re feeling disillusioned with ministry, know that you’re not alone. Before you start thinking about drafting a resignation, we inivte you to download our latest free resource, Disillusionment with Ministry: 4 ways to renew your purpose in the midst of disappointment. Request this free resource today and feel free to share this link with a
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In our country, the undeniable truth is that a mental health crisis is profoundly affecting youth and families. What if there was a more robust connection between youth ministry leaders and mental health professionals? Could this create a supportive environment for young people and those caring for them? Today, we welcome Reverend Amanda Rigby, the
We’re pleased to welcome Charlie Conder, Lead Coach for the Youth Cartel, an organization dedicated to encouraging and challenging adults who minister to youth through holistic professional coaching. Charlie led a large youth ministry; in fact, her middle school participants grew to be half the size of the entire church. She discusses the challenges she
Welcome to a brand new season of Transforming Engagement, the Podcast! This time, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s been a long time coming – Youth and Campus Ministry Burnout. We open this season with a special guest, Matt Wiggins, who sparked our journey into the world of youth and campus ministry burnout. It
If you’re feeling disillusioned with ministry, know that you’re not alone. Before you start thinking about drafting a resignation, we inivte you to download our latest free resource, Disillusionment with Ministry: 4 ways to renew your purpose in the midst of disappointment. Request this free resource today and feel free to share this link with a
Pastors may struggle with suicidal thoughts. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and provide support to individuals who may be struggling with their mental health. While it might come as a surprise to some, it’s important to acknowledge that even individuals in high-stress and emotionally demanding professions can experience suicidal
Christian leadership demands flexibility, responsiveness, and above all, resilience. As the church enters a season of significant transition, the role of pastors and leaders becomes increasingly complex, requiring additional strengths and skills to navigate the unknown future. Start with some of our most popular resources and offerings designed to cultivate resilience in pastors and Christian
Catch the final episode in this season of Transforming Engagement, the Podcast, where we’ve been considering Church After Mars Hill and using The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill as a case study. We’ve considered a number of aspects of that story: Patriarchy and mutuality. Whiteness and diversity. Violent imagery and peace making.
We’re joined this week by father-daughter team, Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer, co-authors of A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing. Their book was inspired by the events at Willow Creek Church, prompting them to explore toxic church cultures and the need for change. They
In this episode of “Church After Mars Hill,” host Joel Kiekintveld is joined by Dr. Chelle Stearns to focus on the intersection of art, expression, and theology within the modern Western church. Many churches invest heavily in elements like worship teams, video production, and visual presentations. However, this often lends itself to one-way communication,
In this episode, we explore a new perspective on church with Dr. Dwight Friesen, who asks us: “How do I start where I am? Wherever I am, how do I discover being church here?” Instead of viewing church as a megachurch attracting distant members, we shift our focus to being church in our own