Empowering Wholeness in Clergy, Congregations, and Communities
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"The world needs Christian leaders who are spiritually and emotionally healthy. ‘Gifts’ and 'anointing' are important, but they are not enough for sustainable, effective ministry. I am deeply committed to helping my fellow clergy answer the Spirit's call into a journey of spiritual transformation, and engaging them as they learn to integrate their personal transformation with their growth as leaders. I want them to become leaders who are continually moving towards wholeness, and facilitating wholeness in their ministry settings and wider community.”
~Rev. Dr. Phaedra D. Blocker, Founder & President
Beginning Again: Grace for the Long Journey
Beginning Again: Grace for the Long Journey
January often carries a quiet grief alongside hope—the awareness that we begin again not from a clean slate, but from lives shaped by loss, resilience, and unfinished stories.
The good news is that God specializes in beginnings that emerge from complexity.
“Beginning again” does not mean forgetting what has been. It means trusting that God can weave healing, justice, and renewal through all that we carry forward.
For clergy and congregations alike, the invitation of January is not to reinvent ourselves—but to root ourselves more deeply in grace.
You are not behind. You are not failing. You are not alone. Begin again. God goes with you.
When the Body Speaks: Listening to Your Physical Self After a Long Season
When the Body Speaks: Listening to Your Physical Self After a Long Season
Ministry is embodied work. We carry stress in our shoulders, grief in our chests, and exhaustion in our bones. Yet many clergy have been trained—explicitly or implicitly—to ignore the body in service of the calling.
January is often when the body finally speaks.
Crossing the Threshold: Entering a New Year with Intention
January carries the energy of beginnings, but for many clergy and ministry leaders, the new year arrives before the old one has fully released its grip. The calendar turns, expectations reset, and the work of ministry continues—often without the pause our spirits need.
Rather than rushing toward resolutions, January invites us to cross the threshold slowly.
Supporting Congregational Mental Health in the Winter Months
Supporting Congregational Mental Health in the Winter Months
Winter can intensify loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Shorter days, financial strain, and post-holiday letdown affect individuals and families across congregations.
Clergy are often the first to notice shifts in mood, attendance, and engagement. January is an important time to normalize conversations about mental health.
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