Can You Take The Picture? We have a new look to our web page. Our aim was to make a home page that easily explains the workings of our ministry. We believe we accomplished that, but could use a new banner. Currently our banner is a picture of a beach we have sent some … [Read more…]
As we begin part two of this three part series, let’s remember we are learning how to manage the cause of stress. The first part of this article introduced the idea of using baby steps to overcome the cause of stress, and focused on creating list to identify stress triggers. Please remember that Bay Step … [Read more…]
As we are in the middle of a three part series talking about managing the cause of stress, I thought it would be nice to have a little fun. Many people cope with stress with a comfort food. Post a picture of your favorite comfort food. Mine’s Chocolate Cake!
There are so many factors that lead to a pastor’s burnout. In this post, I want to give you some statistics about family life. These statistics are from pastors currently serving in a church. 13% of active pastors are divorced. 25% of pastors’ wives see their husband’s work schedule as a source of conflict. 40% … [Read more…]
What Do You Think You Like? How come you like it? With Harvey and Irma still causing problems and interrupting lives, stress can be at an all-time high and moving us towards burnout. So the question is how can we relax? An all too common answer is to do something you like. Dr. Paul Bloom … [Read more…]
We primarily use our newsletter to let those praying for us and supporting us know what and how this ministry is doing. The following is the featured story form our may edition. We hope you enjoy it and sign up for our newsletter too! At the beginning of April, an email was sent out … [Read more…]
Burn out? Definitely! Many days and endless nights, along with three different churches. I never knew it was OK to say no. Study this, now study this, you really should do this Bible study. Can you teach this class on Wednesday night? You will just be the helper. Precious children in His sight. Right? Within … [Read more…]
It’s no secret that most of the volunteer work is done by the same group of volunteers. Year after year in churches, in ministries and in missions, the work is tended to by the same loyal group of individuals. The very premise that inspired the founding of Elijah’s Tree was to offer these servants a … [Read more…]
Today, we will be celebrating a holiday that focuses on love, but we do not always receive the love. Singles and married couples alike have strong feelings about Valentine’s Day. There are those that love the idea of showing gestures of love to others. Then there are those that hate the idea of forced love. … [Read more…]
With the first month of the New Year almost gone, our resolutions of eating healthier and exercising regularly are struggling. How’s yours going? Most of us have heard how exercising increase endorphins, which is a “feel good” hormone that counteracts stress hormones. Regular exercise also increases regular sleep, which also reduces stress and burnout. And … [Read more…]