by Jay Jones | | Leadership
10 Lies Ministry Leaders Believe As a leader, friend, and mentor, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact that church leaders can have on the lives of their congregation. But I’ve also seen that even the strongest leaders can struggle with feelings of...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership
Integrating AI in Ministry Without Losing Your Soul You’ve probably heard a variation of the saying, “the shortcut is actually the longest path.” It’s a cautionary tale that reminds us quick fixes are (often) too good to be true. This is...
by Jay Jones | | Guest Services
The Restaurant Experience That Changed My View on Church Hospitality Recently I was hungry after getting my haircut, and stepped into a new restaurant in town. The inside was pretty boldly decorated, with bright orange, yellow, white and black. It was eye-catching, to...
by Jay Jones | | Leadership, Personal Development
Dear Struggling Pastor: An Open Letter to Leaders in a Storm Dear Pastor friend, Storms will savagely barrage against your ship sometimes. Famines will ravage through the fields of your ministry sometimes. God will feel distant sometimes. The deafening silence when...
by Jay Jones | | Personal Development
Mastering the Berluti Knot – The Only Dress Shoe Knot A Minister Needs to Know In the life of a minister, details matter. Whether it’s crafting a sermon or navigating the intricacies of pastoral care, every element plays a part in the broader mission....
