International
International Ministry Part 1
This is first episode in a two part series where Marcus and some international guests talk about our international pastor training and its impact! Audio (Spotify) Audio (Apple) Video
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Self-Care Inventory
One of our favorite free tools and resources is our self-care inventory for ministry (or any faith based) leader. You can download it below!
Leadership
Power and Voices
“The critical voice in our head is so familiar that we don’t realize we give it power.” Emily Freeman, The Next Right Thing Ministry leaders, remember that the loudest voice in your life shapes the people you love and lead. The critical voice is familiar and persuasive—so familiar we hand Read more…
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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 different question, moving across various categories to create a dialogue 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 pathway—educate, model, systematize—to embed lasting health into the life of 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 from good intentions to enduring health. Introduction Church health flows Read more…
Leadership
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
Leadership
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
Leadership
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 fatigue isn’t a failure — it’s what happens when you Read more…
Leadership
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
