There are those who regard mentoring as only personal or ministry development. Others see it as a hand-holding exercise. During His earthly ministry, Jesus was not of either camp. He saw mentorship as much more. Personal and ministry related? Of course. Developmental? Absolutely. But more importantly, He saw mentoring as global in its reach, eternal […]
NOTE: This article is a part of Journey’s Summer Sabbatical Series, a follower-favorite article from the past that we’re posting again. This is a particularly interesting read in that it explains Journey’s unique approach to pastoral coaching: we model our method after the Cross of Jesus. Intrigued? Read on! “You will never maximize your potential […]
Editor’s Note: The author of this article, Josh Havens, is co-founder and co-director of the online discipleship ministry, Daily Growth Discipleship, a ministry whose mission is perfectly described in its name. He serves at Global University, a worldwide distance learning pioneer, integrates education and service in 150 countries. He is also a member of Journey Pastoral Coaching and represents […]
In their book, “Among Friends,” James Hinkle and Tim Woodroof cite a 1945 study conducted by social scientist, René Spitz. The study tracked the development of 88 healthy children (1 to 2 ½ years of age) who had recently been separated from their families and institutionalized in a group home. When these children entered a group […]
TAKE MY OWN MEDICINE? NOTE: As we share below, Journey is on summer sabbatical until August 1. We will return at that time with fresh content. Until then, we will post a series of “Best Of” articles from our six plus years of writing. This post on sabbaticals will remain in this place throughout the […]
INTRODUCTION Two years ago, and again last year, Journey Pastoral Coaching published an article entitled, “The World Will End in 23 Years (The Church World).” In that piece, I cited statistics on the graying of the American pulpit. How gray are we going? This gray: “By the time your son or daughter, born today, graduates from college, […]
At Journey, this November means two great occasions: 1. Thanksgiving: the opportunity to reflect on the blessings of God in our lives and thank Him. As we like to say at Journey, we thank God for the grace He gives us directly and indirectly: grace direct from His heart to us; grace given by Him to us […]
This month, Journey Pastoral Coaching turns not five years old, but five years strong. It’s hard to believe, but as of this month, Journey celebrates FIVE years of ministry to U40 ministers across America and overseas. We truly thank God for all He has done, not just in giving us these five years, but in giving us a thriving […]
October is Pastor appreciation month, a month when we make a special effort as churches and individuals to thank our pastors for their ministry to us as undershepherds of Jesus Christ. Every Christian’s life is meant to be a parable of Jesus. But pastors are particularly suited to this because so much of our lives are […]
The recent news of young Christian leaders who are renouncing their faith in the Crucified and Risen Savior is troubling, to say the very least. It is troubling for at least three reasons: 1. The damage these denials do to those who are young in the faith; 2. As leaders in the church, their faith lacked the […]
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