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How to prevent leader burnout

May 9, 2016 by Paula Rinehart

I know how easily a Christian leader drifts in the direction of burnout. By the time I turned thirty-seven, I was dangerously close. Having talked to scores of others over the last twenty years, I see more clearly the mental and emotional pieces that breed the sort of disillusionment where you wish you were playing golf—not leading a workshop on God’s grace. Burnout is not … [Read more...]

Safe person: How to respond when people open up to you

April 29, 2016 by Julie Ganschow

Most people like to help others and that is a good thing, because we are surrounded by hurting people every day. They may be in your small group or Bible study, over your backyard fence, or in line at the store. The people in your circle of influence may share with you the difficulties and trials they have going on in their lives because their burden is too heavy to bear … [Read more...]

What is CareLeader.org?

April 22, 2016 by Sam Hodges

“Moses’ father-in-law said to him, ‘What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone.’” Exod. 18:17–18 ESV If you enjoy pastoral care, or you struggle with it, you weren’t designed to do it alone (Eph. 4:11–12). But realizing that doesn’t make your pastoral … [Read more...]

Loving enough to say no: The necessity of confrontation

April 14, 2016 by Sam Hodges

Are your leaders reluctant to confront? If your leaders won’t confront those who need to be challenged or corrected, you won’t have a healthy church. Conflict will simmer. People will never reach their potential in Christ. And you’ll end up dealing with more problems than necessary. Dr. Robert Jones shares a few concepts you can pass along to your leaders who may be hesitant … [Read more...]

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