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 fatigue isn’t a failure — it’s what happens when you Read more…
The United States has become one of the largest mission fields on the planet. Many congregational leaders and pastors now find themselves leading churches in need of revitalization and recalibration in order to join Jesus on his mission. Marcus Carlson, with revitalization and servant-leadership experience, has mentored and coached me Read more…
Every day, Preparing for Amazement Ministries works to inspire hope, create lasting change, and strengthen leaders and communities around the world. But one day each year stands out—a day when generosity becomes contagious, when compassion becomes movement, and when ordinary people come together to make an extraordinary impact. That day Read more…
Below is a testimonial regarding our work with church conflict. To whom it may concern, While attending an annual LCMC Conference, the senior pastor and I met with Dr. Marcus Carlson and Jen Binford from Preparing for Amazement Ministries (P.A.M.). They explained how their ministry works with congregations, particularly those Read more…
Below is a video of our recent training for Pastors in a remote part of Kenya.
On the 22nd August 2025, I had the privilege of leading a pastors’ and church leaders’ training in a small village in Machakos County. We gathered with 51 pastors and leaders from different churches—men and women hungry to grow in their calling and eager to see transformation in their communities. Read more…
Check out these testimonials from our work in Africa training pastors in areas of deep poverty.
“Learn to love the question.”– Neil DeGrasse Tyson There’s a well-known parable in public health circles—credited to sociologist Irving Zola—that has shaped how we think about care, crisis, and systems. But it’s more than a health metaphor. It speaks directly to the heart of the Church and the way we Read more…
We had an incredible trip to Malawi where we went to train pastors and lay leaders in areas of great poverty who have had little to no access to education or training. The trip was led by our one of our coaches, Erick Liona and our Executive Director, Marcus Carlson. Read more…
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. There are many ways to show appreciation, and the most impactful are the personal, the heartfelt, and the meaningful! If you don’t know your pastor, get to know them! Here are a few great options for your pastor this month: You cannot go wrong with Read more…
