For hurting people, the holidays often bring feelings of loneliness, sadness, or pain. As a leader, one of the most effective ways to support hurting people during these seasons can be connecting them with others who can provide intentional care. This short guide will help you identify which people may need elevated support during the holidays, then connect them with others who can care intentionally.
Read MorePreparing your ministry to support people with disabilities can be challenging. In this guide, you’ll find evaluation tools that can help you figure out the next steps for your ministry environment, and some general advice that can help you prepare your ministry for this type of work.
Read MoreFinding the right balance in any ministry is difficult. Taking the time to reflect on your current ministry environment can help any leader create a space where people can find healing. This guide will help you evaluate the balance of fun and vulnerability in your ministry and respond with thoughtful priorities.
Read MoreBurnout is an issue even the most experienced leaders face. No matter the season of leadership you're in, understanding the stress you are facing is critical to healthy and successful work. This guide will help you evaluate how burnt out you may be feeling, and prepare you with tools you can use to bring balance back into your work.
Read MoreOne of the most significant factors that contributes to success in a new environment is building a community for yourself. When you feel connected, grounded, and valued, you are able to give more to the people around you - and your ministry will grow. Using this guide will help you walk through creating connection points in your first year of ministry.
Read MoreGood leaders know that without guidelines groups can fall apart, and people can get hurt. This is a worksheet that walks you through "creating a container" that will keep your group safe and provide space for people to grow.
Read MoreEvery ministry has some students who just don't "fit in". As a leader - it can be hard to connect when each student and every scenario is different. This resource will help you identify what to do in order to connect with different kinds of isolated students.
Read MoreOften when someone is in the middle of a stressful situation, they don't take the time to process what they are going through. This guide is a simple tool you can give to anyone dealing with a stressful situation - Inside, each step will help them to process what they are experiencing and decide how to respond.
Read MoreWhen students “act out” how should you respond? Understanding behavior and the right course of action can be complicated. Use this guide to identify which type of behavior a student is showing - then get instructions on the steps you should take.
Read MoreGood leaders know that taking the time to sort through internal feelings is vital to supporting others. This guide will help you take a moment to identify and process complicated feelings. You'll feel better - and your ministry will benefit.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever left a conversation feeling like you could have helped more - try this simple tool. Leading a Mental Health Check-In means helping a person to process where they are physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually. This handout gives you a set of questions you can use in your next conversation.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Stages of Change is the key to helping people take the next step towards growth. Use this guide to get detailed information on each stage - including suggestions you can use with others at each stage of the process.
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