Hello, my name’s David, and I’m a recovering workaholic. And I say that with no sense of pride, even though workaholism is one of our society’s most “respected,” even admirable, sins. In fact, perhaps one of the places it is most admired is in the church, and especially in the Christian ministry. Few Christians put this sin in the same category as homosexuality or murder. … [Read more...]
3 ways to maintain sanity in ministry
The thrill of God’s victories For those called by the Lord into ministry—whether it’s vocational or volunteer—there are incredible opportunities to see God at work in the lives of His people. What other thrills in life can compare to someone seeing his need for Christ and surrendering himself to his Savior? Or what other thrills in life can compare to witnessing a Christian … [Read more...]
What wise pastors are thinking while they listen
A church member or counselee sits down with his pastor. He opens his mouth to share his burdens and struggles. So, what thoughts are going through the wise pastor’s head as the person begins to speak? He’s thinking ... 1. I’ll give a better response if I listen first Wise pastors know the more information they gather from a person, the better response they’ll be able … [Read more...]
Helping those living with a narcissist
CareLeader.org asked me a series of questions about narcissistic (extremely self-centered) people and the challenges of living with a narcissist. This information will help you better understand the hurting person who comes to you for help, and how to guide him or her in communicating with a narcissistic spouse. What is narcissism? Narcissism is defined as a personality … [Read more...]
Hospital and nursing home visitation tips
Being a shepherd means being with your sheep through whatever transpires in their lives—birthdays, weddings, job transitions, and the declines evident in old age. When someone in your congregation loses the ability to live on his or her own, nursing home care might be needed. Brian Morphonios, a full-time nursing home chaplain in North Carolina, offers hospital visitation tips … [Read more...]
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