This month on Whiteboard Monthly we talk about the importance of Conducting a Health Assessment early on in the transition process – Transition Ministers look at the church from an outside perspective which allows them to identify blindspots that those inside the church cannot see, things that stand in the way of fruitful ministry.▸View TranscriptWelcome to the latest installment …
Providing Stability
Join Luminex’s Tom Grabill in this insightful video on the first phase of the transition process – Providing Stability. In this video, we will dig into the first essential task of a Transition Minister – providing stability during a time of uncertainty and loss.
Three Stages of a Church Transition
Today, we’re breaking down 3 stages of a church transition.
Introducing Transitions
Our focus for today is on transitions. Leadership transitions are something that you probably don’t need anyone to tell you about… but things are changing faster all the time. What worked two years ago doesn’t work now and what was simple and understandable a few years ago is now complex and uncertain. The more things change the more critical it …
The Thankfulness of Squanto
On December 21, 1620, a group of English separatists – people we now refer to as “pilgrims” – landed at Plymouth Rock. There were 102 people who had boarded the Mayflower when it sailed from England, but two had perished during the disease-ridden 66-day voyage. After reaching land, they entered headfirst into a devastatingly cold and windy winter. Their food …
Burnout Coaching
What can you expect in coaching for burnout prevention? Your coaching sessions will focus on your unique situation, based on the results of your inventory (burnout, desensitization, and personal achievement). You and your coach will decide whether to meet weekly, bi-weekly or monthly for one-hour face-to-face sessions. As a seasoned pastor, your coach has faced burnout and understands the pressures …
Counseling Resources for Clergy Burnout Recovery
Alliance Counseling Group alliancecounselinggroup.com/team/ Tom Grabill – Holland Shanna Houseman – Holland Phil Miller – Byron Center Jenna Wierenga – Grandville David Burke – Grandville Dan Zomerlei – Holland Brian Sharda – Grand Rapids Kelly Powers – Grandville Mark Dyke – Grandville Josh Baron – Grand Rapids https://joshbaroncounseling.com/ Chuck DeGroot – Holland chuckdegroat.net/soul-care-intensives Ann McKnight – Holland 222 S River …
Burnout in Ministry Introduction
You have probably heard that burnout is a serious problem in ministry, especially since the COVID-era has exposed how much churches expect from their leaders. Maybe you are feeling the effects. Perhaps you are concerned that burnout is an imminent danger for you. This short introduction to burnout in ministry can help you identify the causes and consequences of burnout, …
Shared Vision
Today is session session 6 on Your Church as a Learning Organization. Our focus for today is on shared vision. Stating the obvious, “vision” is a popular focus these days for churches. This is understandable, given that while our call to “go and make disciples” hasn’t changed, everything and everyone around us seemingly has. We simply cannot deny that we …
Mental Models
Leave a comment on our YouTube Channel Today we come to session 5 of a 6-session series on “Your Church as a Learning Organization.” At Luminex, we believe that for churches to flourish in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous times, church leaders must be intentional to guide their congregations to become Learning Organizations that embrace five core disciplines: …