"I would ask you to consider your response in light of the respect that my rank and office deserve, not that which my age and gender might suggest.” Queen Elizabeth #TheCrown

Pastor, before you give up on the calling God has placed in you, spend some time following these six steps and allow God to renew your spirit so you can be ready to lead your local church. ow.ly/fV2V50E9udV

Grief is not pretty, it is not quick, it is not spectacular, but it is necessary.

Grief counseling is not meant to fix our pain, but rather to tend to it.

The life of a dad never gets boring. My 6 year old son just said as he opened the fridge, “I pooped my pants and I need a pickle.” 🤦‍♂️😂 Wait……what?

Be sure to listen to Pastoring on Purpose, a Podcast of Ministerial Care. It is available on all podcast platforms.

This is incredible to see.

Season 2 Episode 6 of the "Pastoring On Purpose" podcast is now LIVE! In this episode, Maness and Sargent talk with Lee University president, Dr. Mark Walker, about leadership and the unique challenges of following a long-term leader such as Paul Conn. pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/25

As a counselor I have learned that it is more important for me to listen with the intent to understand, rather than listen with the intent to reply.

“Understanding why people suffer, how they change, and how to help them live more satisfying and gratifying lives is a fascinating, huge, and important undertaking.” John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan

People follow broken leaders, not perfect ones. #leadership

The toxic pastor will tell you how important it is to connect to others and then give you 100 rules that literally keep you from connecting in any meaningful way. But keep coming back every Sunday to figure out why you can’t connect with people.

Whether you’re pastoring a new church, in the middle of a home renovation, kids are leaving the house, or anything in-between, change can seems constant. In this episode, our team talks about healthy ways to manage those seasons of change. pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/37

Do not fear failure, failure is one step closer to success. #leadership #care

Instead of trying to eradicate uncertainty and inconvenience-which is impossible-it is much better to gain experience of these things so we can learn to tolerate and manage them. Too often we prefer the certainty of potential misery to the uncertainty of the unknown.

Spend time with Art Rhodes, the President and CEO of the Church of God Benefits Board, as he discusses the financial stresses ministers can experience. Listen to our new podcast episode now and learn how ministers can plan for their future and retirement! ow.ly/23aH50PAxZp

According to the World Health Organization; “good mental health means you can cope with the stresses of life, work productively, achieve your potential, and contribute to your community.” Are you making mental health a priority?

I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.

We spend time in telling our kids what to think, rather than how to think. If you do not want your kids to be easily influenced by the next: fad, a college proffessor, the media, social influencer, instead teach them how to think on their own. Critical thinking is a lost art.

Congratulations to Bishop Gary Lewis on his nomination as General Overseer of the Church of God! We were blessed to have Bishop Lewis on the official podcast of Ministerial Care. You can listen to Bishop Lewis' episode here: pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/44 #COGGA24