How do we go about fixing what seems past the point of repair, in our current ministry or relational settings? “Necessary Endings” by Dr. Henry Cloud shows us the method and mindset behind how to make those decisions that are difficult, yet necessary for ...
Navigating transitions can be a challenging part of leadership in a church community. It takes a particular set of skills to become a gatherer/builder/pastor, yet it requires different skills and processes to transition well in a community. Whether it is the...
Pastors: looking for an encouraging read as you contemplate your own calling? “A Burning in my Bones” by Winn Collier shares the journey of Eugene Peterson, the iconic American pastor who translated “The Message.” Delving into his successes and...
We’ve heard from numerous pastors who are struggling to theologically and practically respond to people in their churches with diverse perspectives on the pandemic. If you haven’t clocked N.T. Wright’s book, God and the Pandemic, it may be a great...
Suhail Stephen is a spiritual director, and founder, director, & teacher in Sustainable Faith’s School of Mercy and Justice. He also teaches in Sustainable Faith’s School of Spiritual Direction. As part of Formation, Suhail is the catalyst for...