Navigating the Waters: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Pastoral Transitions
The Spiritual Foundation: Prayer and DiscernmentAt the heart of any successful pastoral transition lies a strong spiritual foundation. One of
Stories of Impact in Ministry
Our team of over 200 veteran ministry leaders builds trusted, soul-care relationships with pastors, missionaries, and parachurch workers across the US and abroad. Every month our shepherds share their stories of impact, and it’s our delight to publish some of them for you.
Though names and minor details are changed to ensure strict confidentiality in each story from the front lines, these are real stories of real life-change in God’s Kingdom leaders.
When a Pastor Resigns: Understanding Impact and Congregational Responses
When a Pastor Resigns: Understanding Impact and Congregational Responses Pastoral transitions are one of the toughest times for any church.
Ensuring a Smooth Transition: Lessons in Pastoral Succession Planning
Ensuring a Smooth Transition: Lessons in Pastoral Succession Planning The health and longevity of a church depend significantly on its
The Alarming State of Pastoral Burnout: Comprehensive Insights
The Alarming State of Pastoral Burnout: Comprehensive Insights Pastoral burnout has reached crisis levels in recent years, highlighting severe mental
Creating a Supportive Ministry Community for Pastors: Strategies for Encouragement and Growth
Creating a Supportive Community for Pastors As Matthew 18:20 says: “For where two or more gather in my name, there
A Message from Our President
A Message from our President Dear Friends and Supporters, As you know, ministry leaders face immense pressures—many are overtired, isolated,
Decision ’24: A Call to Prayer
OUR EYES ARE ON YOU, LORD Standing Stone is a ministry founded and focused on prayer. We pray every day
For Those Who Will Come…
FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS I spent 17 of my 34 years of ministry as a youth leader. I loved pastoring students,
The Light Always Wins
FREEDOM FROM SHAME I had an interesting conversation recently. After explaining to a couple, unfamiliar with Standing Stone, that we
Appreciation 101
TO HONOR AND APPRECIATE Every year, on the second Sunday of October, churches celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day. That’s this weekend!
We host retreats for ministry couples
Standing Stone’s Global Impact We’re thrilled to share that Standing Stone’s ministry in the United States continues to grow. This
Hope Knows No Borders
HOPE KNOWS NO BORDERS Standing Stone’s ministry in the United States continues to grow. We’ve added more than sixty team
