When most of us first start out in ministry vocationally, it’s because we love the Lord. Jesus is lovely to us, and His grace is marvelous to us. We can’t imagine anything greater than coming home to God. But oftentimes, as we go through life as ministers, all the “other stuff” (church duties, our platforms, etc.) begins to crowd in and take our first love away. And we’re … [Read more...]
Our 2016 CareLeader Survey Results
This summer, we asked CareLeader Weekly readers to respond to a survey that would give us important feedback so that we can serve you better. We were so blessed by the number of people who took the time to fill out the survey! Thank you! In this article, I want to share with you a little of what we learned and some suggestions about how we might use this information. At the end … [Read more...]
Caring for caregivers
An interview with Dr. Howard Eyrich How can I possibly cope with caring for my parents? Can we even afford the cost of caring for them?” These are common—and burdensome—questions middle-aged adults often face as their aging parents become less capable of caring for themselves. How should pastors help these individuals? Here are some suggestions from Dr. Howard Eyrich, a … [Read more...]