CE Blog
Navigating the Pastoral Monday Blues
After a Sunday filled with emotional, spiritual, and social exertions, pastors can often find themselves caught in the trap of Pastoral Monday blues. The day following a day of ministry can feel mentally and physically overwhelming. Here are five uplifting strategies...
Five Things the Church is Getting Right
As a church encourager, I often research areas the church needs to improve. I thought I would write a quick article to look at some things the church is doing well. In an era of rapid societal change and challenges, the church in America has shown an impressive...
Marketing a New Church Consultant Firm
Church consultant firms play a pivotal role in supporting congregations as they navigate challenges, maximize opportunities, and pursue spiritual growth. With the increasing complexities in church management, there’s a growing demand for expert advice. But, for...
Theology of Church Consultation
Today’s ecclesial landscape is teeming with churches seeking to refine, reimagine, or entirely reconstruct their vision and mission. While contemporary methods for improvement are essential, the process of seeking external perspectives—commonly known as church...
Setting and Maintaining Healthy Emotional Boundaries
As a church consultant, we may need to help pastors learn to set and maintain emotional boundaries. Pastors are often seen as beacons of support, comfort, and guidance, tasked with navigating a congregation through times of joy and sorrow. The depth of emotional...
Experiences at Their Churches
This article, “Experiences at Their Churches,” summarizes the fourth section of a recent report by the PRRI’s 2022 American Values Atlas titled “Religion and Congregations in a Time of Social and Political Upheaval” (you can access the full report here...
