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This blog helps pastors and church leaders foster spiritual discernment and maintain a healthy work-life balance, offering reflections and practical advice to lead with clarity and purpose rooted in a strong connection with God.

Ethical and Moral Implications of Using AI in Ministry: Part Two

Ethical and Moral Implications of Using AI in Ministry: Part Two

In the first post on this subject, we explored the ethical and moral considerations of incorporating AI in ministry, examining both the opportunities and challenges it presents. It is important that we thoughtfully discern the complexities of this...

Ethical and Moral Implications of Using AI in Ministry: Part One

Ethical and Moral Implications of Using AI in Ministry: Part One

AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is all the rage these days. Investors are pouring resources into research and development across various areas of AI. Smartphones and computers are integrating AI into the very fabric of our workflows. So how do we ...

The Office Dilemma: Balancing Presence and Productivity in Ministry

The Office Dilemma: Balancing Presence and Productivity in Ministry

We are rethinking our workspaces on our church property, potentially repurposing a staff office to expand our welcome area. The planning discussions have been intriguing, revealing how little time we actually spend in the office. This doesn’t mean...

Abraham Lincoln’s Enduring Example of Leadership and Growth

Abraham Lincoln’s Enduring Example of Leadership and Growth

Having lived for nearly a decade in Springfield, Illinois, I am an unapologetic Lincoln admirer. While his story is synonymous with the American story, from the poor log cabin to the presidency, Lincoln embodies our hopes to move beyond our presen...

Lessons from Acts 6 on Delegation and Focus

Lessons from Acts 6 on Delegation and Focus

During the fall, I have been working my way through the Book of Acts. I find this detailed account of the early church’s beginnings fascinating. In chapter 6, we encounter a dynamic that speaks to our work in ministry. First, we see people in the...

Letting Go: Work-Life Balance in Pastoral Ministry

Letting Go: Work-Life Balance in Pastoral Ministry

In our staff devotional time this morning, we surveyed Psalm 46. This is a wonderful reflection on God’s presence and provision during tumultuous times. The psalm begins with a confession of God’s strength and help in times of trouble. It goes on ...