How To Get Past the [Stuff] That Holds You Back
The article linked below is not ‘Christian’ blog post. Although at least one contributor to the linked article, Dan Crask, is a follower of Jesus […]
mental health
Blogging: An Ideal occupation
TMI warning This post is intended to help end social stigma against two mis understood people groups: ‘the mentally ill’ & bloggers. It’s humorous. (At […]
Ministers as a Mission Project
A healthy pastor can send a ripple effect through the church. So can an unhealthy one. No pressure, right?
Co-dependent Clergy
This is not the first time we have addressed clergy health. Six years ago our award-winning cover story, Breaking the Silence, addressed the unhealthy state of many clergy in six Canadian denominations.
Raising Boys: What Makes Them Different and How We Can Help
Boys are different from girls. I grew up as 1 of 3 boys. Now, I have a son. My friends have sons. And there are boys […]
Intentional Community
As I write this, the March issue of the Record has been available for only a couple of weeks. In that time I have had more feedback than I have received for all the things I have ever written combined. I hit on something significant: many ministers are burning out.
Caring for the Caregivers
Clergy leave ministry every year. Many of them are emotionally and spiritually wounded. Can a 16th century system help these men and women continue in their calling?