Wellbeing
Caring for the health of body, mind, soul and spirit opens the Christian leader to the riches of God’s transformative grace. Explore the life-giving habits and practices that enrich participation in God’s redemptive work.
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Sermon
March 2, 2010 | A life in ministry can be filled with tears, sleepless nights and insecurity. But remember: God doesn’t make mistakes. The reason pastors often lose the right perspective on ministry is that they focus on themselves, rather than God, says the Rev. Cynthia Hale. Read more »
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December 1, 2009 | How and what we pray reveals a lot about our relationship to God and others, says Laceye Warner. Read more »
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Reflection
November 24, 2009 | Thanksgiving isn’t just a rote exercise over turkey and stuffing one time a year. Truly giving thanks means making the connection between our daily bread and the Bread of Life, writes Fred Bahnson. Read more »
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Reflection
October 27, 2009 | The practice of getting lost can teach Christian leaders to be more attentive, resourceful, grateful, faithful and open to new possibilities, writes Gretchen E. Ziegenhals. Read more »
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Article
October 20, 2009 | Confession as art. Thousands of people send postcards with their deepest secrets to the website PostSecret.com. But some wonder: Does a postcard truly fulfill the need to confess? Read more »
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Reflection
September 29, 2009 | New mother Heather Moffitt writes about finding parenting advice in a surprising place: The book of Numbers. Read more »
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Reflection
September 15, 2009 | When it comes to eating, most Christians are Gnostic. As a result, their bodies suffer. If the church and its members are to thrive, they need leaders who model a more holistic, sacramental way to eat, writes Fred Bahnson. Read more »
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Article
August 4, 2009 | Pastors work in a complex relationship network. New research shows that efforts to improve clergy health must go beyond eating well and exercise to account for the influence of congregations and denominational polity. Read more »
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Article
June 16, 2009 | Pastors help others hit by the economic crisis, even as they struggle with financial uncertainty and feelings of helplessness. Read more »
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Reflection
May 26, 2009 | True Sabbath rest isn’t an escape. It means pausing to delight in other people and to understand the gifts of those around you, says Norman Wirzba. Read more »
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