by Jay Jones | | Leadership
Fighting the Quiet Epidemic of Loneliness Among Ministers A Call Back to Connection, Courage, and Community We don’t like to talk about it, but it’s everywhere. You see it in the eyes of the pastor who hasn’t had a day off in weeks. You hear it in the forced laugh of...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership
To the Church Planter Who Wondered If It Was Worth It Dear church planter that had to close your church. While others were talking about it, you were doing it. At least you stepped out and tried. So, maybe God didn’t build a church. Maybe he built a man. Maybe he was...
by Jay Jones | | Discipleship
Why Over-Explaining Kills Discipleship Here’s the deal… Over-explaining sabotages discipleship. I see it all the time. A sincere believer sits down with someone they’re discipling. The new believer asks a question… maybe something small, maybe...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership, Personal Development
Confidence Comes After the Action Let’s settle something upfront: Lack of confidence isn’t a character flaw. It’s just a symptom of inaction. And that’s a big deal for those of us in ministry. A lack of confidence keeps preachers second-guessing their calling, church...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership, Personal Development
The Wire Around Brooklyn: A Sabbath Warning to Ministers There’s a wire around Brooklyn. You wouldn’t notice it unless you were looking for it. Most people, even many of its residents, have no idea of its presence in their city. But the wire is there. It’s...
