Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ is one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the nation, but they don't do it by focusing on the numbers. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down CCV senior pastor Ashley Wooldridge to talk about how leading with humility, generosity, and emotional intelligence cultivates biblical community.
As leaders, God calls us to be good examples for the flock (1 Peter 5:3). Being examples in our leadership at home is an important element of that example. After all, Paul wrote, “if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church” (1 Timothy 3:5)? We also discovered lots of frustration in ministry marriages.
Christine Hoover knows firsthand the unique struggles and opportunities afforded a pastor's wife--she's been filling that role for more than 20 years. Coming alongside as an understanding friend, she offers encouragement and guidance to the struggling pastor's wife, showing her how to make meaningful personal relationships with God, her husband, her children, her church community, and other women--relationships that will sustain her and help her thrive.
Alive to Thrive’s preventive training teaches these influential adults to proactively address issues that can lead to teen suicide. Additionally, the training discusses the spiritual aspects of suicide and offers Christian adults information that is clinically sound and grounded in the Bible.
Highlighting the best articles and videos to encourage and equip you for the unique challenges of pastoral ministry, both in your home and the church.
Pastor's Culture Briefing
Curated content to keep pastors and church leaders aware of the top headlines affecting religious liberty, critical cultural moments, and news related to the family.
