Today’s work may require effort, grit, and faithfulness you don’t feel you have on your own. But you’re not asked to supply the strength. God is already at work within you, sustaining what He has called you to carry.
In today’s newsletter:
🎙️ A freeing conversation on prayer with Matt Smallbone.
📃 Why spiritual disciplines sustain pastoral resilience, not just productivity.
🌎 Cultural headlines pastors should be aware of right now.
📚 A trusted classic on the spiritual and practical work of pastoring.
How’s your prayer life? As a Christian leader, you may feel a certain pressure around prayer — like you should have it figured out, or that you should be doing it constantly. Maybe you wish you were better at praying. Fortunately, Christ gave us the perfect framework for prayer, and in this week’s episode, host Dave Stone sits down with pastor Matt Smallbone to hear about how that very framework has transformed the way Matt prays.
Resilience in ministry grows where spiritual disciplines are practiced faithfully. This article invites pastors to rediscover rhythms that nourish the soul and strengthen leaders for the long haul.
Derek Prime and Alistair Begg provide practical advice for both the spiritual and practical aspects of pastoral ministry. They delve deep into topics such as prayer, devotional habits, preaching, studying, and specific ministry duties. The result is an essential tool for those in pastoral ministry.
If you’re looking for simple, life‑giving ways to shape faith at home — without adding another thing to your plate, we’d recommend the Practice Makes Parenting episode “Spiritual Habits for Your Family.” It’s a refreshing conversation about small, sustainable rhythms that help families grow spiritually over time, even in busy seasons of ministry.
