We talk about planning events! While many ministers got into ministry for the opportunity to share the gospel; help people grow in their faith; and encourage people towards deep and meaningful relationships with Jesus, few of us ever considered how much of our work would looke a bit like event planning. We talk about the balance of event planning and daily ministry, the kidns of events we're called on to coordinate and help plan, and how to delegate well. 

Recommendations:

Future Preachers' Training Camp- https://www.bearvalleycofc.com/future-preachers-training-camp

The Christian Minister's Manual-https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Minister%C2%92s-Updated-Expanded-DuoTone/dp/0784733619

Paul and Jordan talk about lending a hand to ministers in need during the summer months.

What is fellowship? Why is it hard? How can we be better at it? Why isn't our fellowship what it should be in anyway?We look broadly at the meaning and misunderstandings about fellowship from our perspective in ministry.

We talk about the seasonality of ministry from the standpoint of our current ministries.

We discuss Jesus' statements regarding the greatest commands and spend some time reflecting on what these commands mean to us, and particularly some of our struggle in holding fast to these commands. 

Recommendations:The Unseen Realm- https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/1577995562

Ministry Safe- https://ministrysafe.com

Lifeline Screening- https://www.lifelinescreening.com

We talk about the intersection of our ministries and our role as fathers.

Recommendations:They Smell Like Sheep- https://www.amazon.com/They-Smell-Like-Sheep-Leadership/dp/1582292973

The Emotionally Healthy Leader- https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Leader-Transforming-Transform/dp/0310494575

Faithlife Free Book of the Month- https://auth.faithlife.com/v1/users/autosignin?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Febooks.faithlife.com%2Fcookies%3FreturnUrl%3D%252Ffree-book-of-the-month&authorizationHeader=OAuth%20oauth_consumer_key%3D%226B777BE27964DE778A14229372251ECC9492340C%22%2Coauth_nonce%3D%22a1af54dcf46a44cd8d27f6c99ed4d1ab%22%2Coauth_signature_method%3D%22HMAC-SHA1%22%2Coauth_timestamp%3D%221624256803%22%2Coauth_version%3D%221.0%22%2Coauth_signature%3D%22njSVPw9EGqIO7%252BYtazeQKCcQiis%253D%22

We discuss some thought concerning mental health, ministry, and the understanding or lack there off in the Church today.

Articles:Misconceptions About Mental Health- https://www.centerpointfl.org/blog/2019/7/10/4-misconceptions-about-mental-health-in-the-church

4 Myths Too Many Christians Believe About Mental Health- https://www.relevantmagazine.com/life5/quarterlife/4-myths-too-many-christians-believe-about-mental-health/ Factors that impact one’s mental health:1) Spiritual, 2) Environmental, 3) Biological

Recommendations:Encountering John- https://www.amazon.com/Encountering-John-Historical-Theological-Perspective/dp/0801049164Calm App- https://www.calm.com

Summer finds Jordan VERY busy, so we've got a guest host for the month of June! Meet our buddy, Kyle Sapp.

Recommendations:UnChristian- https://www.amazon.com/unChristian-Generation-Really-Christianity-Matters-ebook/dp/B009YJMHBISurprised By Hope- https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Hope-Rethinking-Resurrection-Mission-ebook/dp/B0010SIPOYMakings Small Groups Work- https://www.amazon.com/Making-Small-Groups-Work-Leader-ebook/dp/B000SEUXXM

We talk about some of our favorite illustrations, why we use them, and some things to avoid in employing illustrations.

Everyone who grew up in the Church (except Chris) had one, and as ministers, we all find ourselves involved in the planning and execution of them. How do our various congregations do Senior Sunday? What advice would we give on planning one and making it meaningful?

Recommendations:ESV Study Bible- https://www.amazon.com/ESV-Study-Bible-Bibles-Crossway/dp/1433502410Bethlehem Road- https://www.amazon.com/Bethlehem-Road-Guide-Michael-Whitworth/dp/098851219XA Handbook On Leadership- https://thechristianfamilybookstore.com/proddetail.php?prod=966353145