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.
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...
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...
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 ...
As I consider work-life balance and sustainable ministry, it seems that a crucial aspect is getting out of town. Not long after moving to Upstate New York, my wife and I discovered Silver Bay YMCA Pastoral Respite Center. The center provides respi...
Issues of work-life balance have been on my mind over the past few weeks. In this post, I would like to survey areas of interest in this realm. This post can serve as a reference to ensure that my writings are balanced, not concentrated too much o...
After a few years of settling into my role as pastor of The United Church in Canandaigua, New York, I am excited to relaunch this blog. It has been a period of adjustment and growth, and now I am eager to reconnect with you all through these refle...
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