As church leaders, we crave inspiration. It often unites and fuels us; it empowers us to do things we had not considered or thought possible. It has the power to draw us out of the …

Appreciating volunteers begins with KNOWING them. How well do you know your volunteers? I started my job as a Volunteer Coordinator in 2020 at the height of COVID restrictions. I needed to connect and show …

I had a coach once who called me “Tough Clough.” He’d use the nickname to poke fun at me, because most people mispronounce my name. So, he used the rhyme to remember. But also, as …

I recently met a friend for coffee. As we talked, my friend said, “I’m burned out.” This happened to me several years ago, when I was planting a church in San Diego. It was exhilarating …

Many of us are noticing that our spark is dimmed, and we find moments of connection and safety harder to achieve. By “spark,” I mean the motivation we carry inside to face everyday life challenges …

I recently led a training on our ShareChurch platform with my friend and colleague Dr. Rebeca Chow, Clinical Director of Counseling Services at Resurrection. We shared ideas about how to strengthen our mental health through …

I wonder, have you ever set a resolution or goal to become more loving, kinder, more compassionate, more caring and generous, or to be a more faithful follower of Christ? Can I be honest with …

Everything about the start of a new year—the commercials, self-help books, business and growth strategies—reminds us it’s time to set our resolutions, goals, and plans. I love the new year, because it’s a fresh start. …

I am always striving to be better – a better leader, a better parent, a better person. At the end of the day, most of us try to do a little better than the day …

Christmastime – at its core – is nostalgic. Many of us remember the Christmases of our childhood and long to pass on traditions, recreate memories, and relive the past through a familiar and well-known story. …