The past few weeks, I have been offering mindfulness and relaxation techniques. Today is no different, this time, I want to offer a guided imagery. This type of activity helps us to slow down and learn to relax. This is...

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Last week, I offered a simple exercise to help you begin thinking about being mindful.I challenged you to be fully present in the here-and-now both at work and at home. This exercise helps people to de-stress...

Often times we hold images in our minds from our harshest critic.We can be kind to others. We are shepherds and we are caretakers to others.Although we are awfully hard on our own self.In reality both sides...

This is part two on the topic of social self-care as a pastor.Here are some ideas for connecting with other pastors in the community:1. Make use of and promote Board of Pensions and denominational resources for clergy...

I have mentioned several times the importance of resting for self-care and living to our full potential. CEOs, caretakers, pastors and workaholics are dead set in their work ethic. They want to be productive and successful. It is wonderful...

As a pastor, it is easy to go it alone. It is not uncommon for pastors to feel lonely and not have any true friends. This pattern needs to end. God created you to be social creature. Yes you have...

Whether you are a family of two adults, have children, or even if you are single and relate to a family from a distance, it is important that you evaluate the enjoyment level  in your relationships. While spontaneous fun...

I have been reading a book by Michael Mack entitled The Pocket Guide to Burnout-Free Small Group Leadership. In this book Mack offers a lot of great insight on how to do ministry in small groups. He sympathizes for...

Imagine a situation with me. If you felt called by God to walk into a cancer ward and to pray for an individual and image that God healed that person. Immediately. The newly healed person felt healed and there was...