by Cody J. Sanders | Sep 17, 2025 | Opinion
When many churches talk about mental health, what they’re really talking about is mental illness. We must expand our perspective of what “mental health” means. When we talk about mental health in ministry, we often focus too narrowly on mental health crises and...
by Justin Cox | Apr 24, 2025 | Opinion
People say I talk with my hands. They come up out of nowhere sometimes, bearing down like a summer thunderstorm. Raised to affirm a point and shaken to deny an accusation. They slide up when I say hello and usually take a final bow when it’s time to say...
by Barry Howard | Apr 7, 2025 | Opinion
A pastoral transition is one of the most impactful seasons in a church’s life. Whether a pastor retires, resigns or is called to another ministry, the transition can stir a wide range of emotions—grief, uncertainty, anxiety, excitement, and even division. How...
