Criticism is a part of life. Leadership always comes with criticism. In the church (and other ministries) criticism can be especially painful. In the church criticism comes from multiple places and people. Knowing what to do with criticism that comes Read more…
2024 is here and with it comes a sense of freshness… new things just ahead! We have new planners and calendars, new Christmas gifts to put to good use, and new plans to get started. In some ways, all the Read more…
Rachel Haseley is serving Preparing for Amazement through a role of Communications Coordinator, and assisting the Executive Director. She has 3 kids, and is married to Jonathan (a pastor), serving alongside him in ministry. She is passionate about leader health Read more…
Ministry invites us to give and give and give as pastors and ministry leaders. A pastor friend pointed out the other day that there is endless need around us. It’s such a beautiful gift to nurture and care for people. At the same Read more…
What does the church need most to be effective and healthy? Even after studying theology formally, I feel I have limited knowledge and find this question difficult to answer. Nevertheless, I will do my best to answer with my current Read more…
With Pastor Appreciation month in the rear-view mirror and the season of Advent and Christmas chaos approaching faster than we want to acknowledge, it may be a good time to take a moment and think of the family at the Read more…
Jen Binford, a coach with Preparing for Amazement Ministries, is passionate about walking alongside pastors and ministry leaders empowering and encouraging them to thrive in ministry through health. She values spurring others on in their faith journeys and towards wholeness Read more…
