Most of the men I work with who are battling sexual temptation have a long history of failed attempts at overcoming their struggles. One of the most common strategies people in churches use is having an accountability partner. I have nothing against accountability partners … they just don’t work.
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Loneliness is an important issue - and personal challenge - for many leaders and the people they are leading. For this reason, I was especially interested in the results of a recent study on the topic. What follows are highlights from a recent article about the study.
A new study suggests that feelings of loneliness can [...]
I am increasingly convinced that spiritual inauthenticity is a major roadblock for many Christians in general, and especially Christian leaders. When we try to convince ourselves to believe something we don’t really believe, or when we struggle with thoughts and feelings about God that we “shouldn’t have,” we get stuck. There are no easy answers [...]
We’re hosting a free teleseminar on Thursday night, July 23. This teleseminar is open to anyone who’d like to learn more about recovery from sexual struggle, either for themselves or someone they know. The theme will be: The spiritual questions and challenges of recovery.
Many people who come into recovery with a strong religious background find [...]
We’re hosting a free teleseminar for Christian leaders on Wednesday, May 6. This teleseminar is open to any pastor, church staff member, or Christian leader who’d like to learn more about how to help people recover from sexual struggle. The focus of the teleseminar will be “What pastors need to know to help others - [...]
People who feel victimized or mistreated in relationships struggle to know when and how to draw the line. We want to give people second chances … but what about fifth or sixth chances? Fiftieth or sixtieth chances?
I know that Jesus said we should forgive people not just seven times, but “seventy times seven” times. But [...]
We’re excited to announce the formation of a new mentor coaching program for pastors and church staff. The Leader Coaching Group offers a solution for leaders who are wanting a safe group of like minded leaders to learn from and grow with. The focus of the group will be two-fold: (1) growing our effectiveness as [...]
Just read a fascinating post in the wiredscience blog with the provocative title: Digital overload is frying our brains. It’s worth a look, in spite of the creepy photo-shopped picture they lead with. Let me start with en extended quote:
“Paying attention isn’t a simple act of self-discipline, but a cognitive ability with deep neurobiological roots [...]
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