Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Pastoral Leadership: Leading with Heart and Wisdom
Pastoral ministry is a sacred calling filled with profound joys and deep challenges. As a pastor or ministry leader, you’re
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 God Calls You On: Discerning the Right Time to Leave Your Church
When God Calls You On: Discerning the Right Time to Leave Your Church As a pastor, the idea of leaving
7 Reasons Every Church Leader Needs a Coach
7 Reasons Every Church Leader Needs a Coach Church leadership is one of the most rewarding yet demanding roles in
Healthy Boundaries in Ministry: A Biblical and Practical Guide
Healthy Boundaries in Ministry: A Biblical and Practical Guide Ministry is a calling that demands deep commitment, emotional investment, and
Navigating the Waters: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Pastoral Transitions
The Spiritual Foundation: Prayer and Discernment At the heart of any successful pastoral transition lies a strong spiritual foundation. One
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,
