There are two main ways I’ve seen conflicting interests affect mentors/supervisors; one is a personal conflict of interest, and the other is a dual relationship…

As with many abstract terms, it can be hard to articulate how to maintain integrity. For me, integrity means that a person acts consistently honest and true to their morals, whether in private or in public. Think of our modern social media influencers; they may present themselves as living a perfect life while hiding their struggles and flaws. Many people often hide behind a false image of themselves, but we need to be authentic, honest and open to sharing our flaws and struggles with our mentee/supervisee when appropriate…

My Message Some wonderful news: a research project on Christian Leaders Health is underway. It’s an empirical validation of the health of a Christian Leader assessment tool I developed with Dr Bob Logan and Prof Chuck Riddley.  It’s based on Dr Keith Farmers’ 5 core questions. If you are interested in being healthy, take the survey. Also, pass this survey

It is here once again… Christmas time! Every year as I reread the Christmas story, something new jumps out at me. This year, it’s a verse in the Luke 2 story of the shepherds visiting Mary and baby Jesus.  “17 Upon seeing this miraculous sign, the shepherds recounted what had just happened. 18 Everyone who heard the shepherds’ story was

I’m excited to be presenting at the Church Mental Health Summit on October 10, discussing Beyond Burnout. Click through to get a sneak peek at my presentation and learn more about the all-access pass to gain lifetime access to 50+ other speakers! Join me in equipping the church to provide hope for those in need of mental health resources by registering HERE.

As a mentor, I’ve found it beneficial to occasionally share personal stories to help mentees gain perspective in difficult situations. Sharing stories can build trust, create connection, trigger empathy and catalyze self-reflection. Read this article to explore the benefits of storytelling and learn how to do it appropriately. Click through to learn more!

Hey there,Reminder: The Church Mental Health Summit is October 10. If you’ve been on the fence aboutregistering, I highly encourage you to be a part of this!The Church Mental Health Summit is a one-day virtual event for Church ministry leaders.You’re going to have access to tons of speakers (over 50!), including my presentation onBeyond Burnout, the real problem and a

Click through to explore how to use the Bible to help your mentees with problem-solving. Learn to engage, reflect and apply Biblical principles when mentoring. Find out how to use reflection questions to help mentees find faith-based solutions.

Are you sensing God’s call to develop your gifting in helping and nurturing others? Join us for our Mentoring Essentials Cohort and explore how to become an effective mentor. Learn more and join our free introductory webinar on June 22nd (21st, depending on your location). Click through to find out more!