Here's my top four tricks for leading with resolve through seasonal depression. Yes I have it, no it doesn't stop me. It shouldn't stop you either... if you do these simple things.

hit me up at [email protected] if you wanna jam on this.

To your growth and joy,
Pastor Mark

Oh! BTW, Don't forget to come join our growing group of ministry leaders in our facebook group. Here's a link to join: LION PASTORMIND FACEBOOK GROUP

A little time with a quote from Rumi, and why you might need a passion project outside of your church context...

hit me up at [email protected] if you wanna jam on this.

To your growth and joy,
Pastor Mark

Oh! BTW, Don't forget to come join our growing group of ministry leaders in our facebook group. Here's a link to join: LION PASTORMIND FACEBOOK GROUP

A few thoughts on systematizing whatever you can to make time for what only you can do. Have fun!

To your growth and joy,
Pastor Mark

How to get your relational blindspots down to a helpful, life and ministry saving mantra. Cheat code: First you have to own that you have blindspots and name them-- that's the heavy lifting Pastor.

hit me up at [email protected] if you wanna jam on this.

To your growth and joy,
Pastor Mark

Oh! BTW, Don't forget to come join our growing group of ministry leaders in our facebook group. Here's a link to join: LION PASTORMIND FACEBOOK GROUP

Hey Pastors!

Here's a musing from my own devotions this morning. Let us be the pastor who has faith in God not faith in statistics, numbers, and metrics. The Lord looks at the heart, and I think he is honored when your heart trusts him.

To your growth and joy,
Pastor Mark

Oh! BTW, Don't forget to come join our growing group of ministry leaders in our facebook group. Here's a link to join: LION PASTORMIND FACEBOOK GROUP

Chrysippus explains that constancy of character is one of the hallmarks of virtue. As you serve families, have you thought about the relational baseline you want to have for them? What four or five words would you hope would come to mind if people were asked to define your character? Once you have them in mind, make it so.

To your growth and joy!
Pastor Mark

Oh! BTW, Don't forget to come join our growing group of ministry leaders in our facebook group. Here's a link to join: LION PASTORMIND FACEBOOK GROUP

Epictetus explains that in a world of complexity we should strive for simple and true living. When applied to worry, he suggests not worrying about anything beyond your control, or ability to affect the outcome. Here's how to think about worry and control and what to do with it as a ministry leader, especially if you have been burdened with worry.

To your growth and joy!
Pastor Mark

Oh! BTW, Don't forget to come join our growing group of ministry leaders in our facebook group. Here's a link to join: LION PASTORMIND FACEBOOK GROUP

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How the very last thing you want to do is many times exactly what you need to go after next. How the last convo you want to have needs to be the first one you have next. How taking on precisely what you don't want to do will get you where you do want to be...

To your growth and joy!
Pastor Mark

Oh! BTW, Don't forget to come join our growing group of ministry leaders in our facebook group. Here's a link to join: LION PASTORMIND FACEBOOK GROUP

Whether you know it or not, you have an energy account as a human being. When you serve well you withdraw, when you take some downtime you make a deposit. It's true-- No cap.  But here's the thing: You have to have more in your account than you try to give away to be joyful, effective, helpful, and hopeful.

To your growth and joy!
Pastor Mark

Oh! BTW, Don't forget to come join our growing group of ministry leaders in our facebook group. Here's a link to join: LION PASTORMIND FACEBOOK GROUP

So many times ministry leaders are confused when an unhealthy context causes them to change course. It is bewildering and confusing, especially if you thought you were called to be there in the first place. Here's the thing. The worst thing may be the best thing, and your singular vision may be nearsighted.

To your growth and joy!
Pastor Mark

Oh! BTW, Don't forget to come join our growing group of ministry leaders in our facebook group. Here's a link to join: LION PASTORMIND FACEBOOK GROUP