by Stephen Hay | Mar 26, 2025 | Burnout, Discipleship, Leadership, Spiritual Formation
A Conversation That Clarified a Deeper Need Recently, I had the privilege of spending time with Paul Joiner, Director of Ministerial Wellbeing for Geneva Benefits. Paul has worn the mantle of pastoral leadership for decades. He has felt its weight. He has known its...
by Stephen Hay | Mar 25, 2025 | Leadership
There are few conversations I dread more than sitting down with someone who’s struggling in their role. Whether you’ve led for five minutes or five decades, that particular meeting never quite stops feeling like holy ground—sacred, weighty, and slightly terrifying. We...
by Stephen Hay | Mar 6, 2025 | Leadership
In a world that often glorifies competition, the Church has a different calling—collaboration. Drawing from the book Churches Partnering Together by Chris Bruno and Matt Dirks, this blog highlights why churches must move beyond silos and toward a unified,...
by Stephen Hay | Mar 6, 2025 | Leadership, Spiritual Formation
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in ministry, it’s that worry is a persistent and unwelcome visitor. It sneaks into late-night thoughts, lingers in the corners of important decisions, and sometimes shouts over the voice of faith. As pastors, we see it in our...
by Stephen Hay | Feb 26, 2025 | Discipleship, Leadership
I remember stepping into ministry for the first time—eyes wide with anticipation, heart fully surrendered. In those early days, the joy of discipling others was matched only by the anticipation of Sunday lunches. Leading people toward spiritual growth felt like...
