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Am I Paying Attention to My Personal Life?
In our journey of faith and service, reflecting on our personal well-being is vital. Recently, I decided to explore some questions from a self-care inventory to better understand this aspect of my life. Each week, I aim to consider a Read more…
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Implementing Cultural Change for Church Health: Educate • Model • Systematize
Implementing Cultural Change for Church Health: Educate • Model • Systematize Cultural change in a church doesn’t happen overnight. It requires patient leadership and intentional rhythms that move a congregation from knowing what’s healthy to living it. Use this three-step Read more…
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Habits of Healthy Churches: Seven Practices That Shape Lasting Faith Communities
A healthy church doesn’t happen by accident. It’s formed by the repeated choices leaders and members make—habits that shape character, culture, and mission. Below are seven practical habits drawn from Marcus Carlson’s framework that any congregation can adopt to move Read more…
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Impact of Church Health Part 1
This is first episode in a two part series where Marcus and Connor Boyer talk about the impact of focusing on church health. Audio (Spotify) Audio (Apple) Video
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Re-Thinking Pastoral Leadership Part 2
This is second episode in a two part series where Marcus and Jonathan Haseley talk about re-thinking pastoral leadership. Audio (Spotify) Audio (Apple) Video
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When the Caregiver Wears Thin: A Practical Guide to Compassion Fatigue for Pastors and Church Leaders
We carry a lot as pastors, church staff and ministry leaders. Our work is emotional work. Grief, broken marriages, addiction, funerals, crises, the daily grind of shepherding people. This calling is sacred, but it can also wear us down. Compassion Read more…
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Re-Thinking Pastoral Leadership Part 1
This is first episode in a two part series where Marcus and Jonathan Haseley talk about re-thinking pastoral leadership. Audio (Spotify) Audio (Apple) Video
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Habits of Healthy Leaders (Podcast Series) Episode 9
This is the night episode in a 10 part series on the habits of healthy leaders. In this episode we talk about habit 6: healthy leaders engage in self-care and sabbath. Audio (Spotify) Audio (Apple) Video
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Year-End Giving: Be Part of an Extraordinary Impact
As we reflect on another remarkable year, we at Preparing for Amazement Ministries invite you to celebrate the power of generosity and transformation. Every day, we work to inspire hope, create lasting change, and strengthen leaders and communities around the Read more…
