Regardless of the season you are experiencing, I invite ministry leaders such as pastors, church staff members, denominational leaders, chaplains, and non-profit ministry leaders to onboard some self-care and join several of your colleagues and ministry partners as we experience the Gathering of Silence.

People will ask you, “How was it?” or “Did you really spend that whole time not talking?” They might dismiss your stories of awe and amazement or become so intrigued that they explore a retreat for themselves.

The leadership of your retreat may have various ideas and activities planned, but I believe that “less is better” for these events.

The advantages of a silent retreat are numerous but not inexpressible. Many of these benefits are unique to each pilgrim who dares to enter a season of silence.

Photo by Marissa Grootes on Unsplash When preparing for a silent retreat, you should pay attention to three primary areas of preparation:...

If you’re considering attending a silent retreat for the first time, it’s natural to have plenty of questions. Here’s an overview of what...

What I do in kingdom work does not constitute who I am. This is the classic being/doing separation.

One of our basic Christian goals is to avoid being a busybody. A fundamental goal of an entrepreneur is to stay busy.

Retreats are wonderful opportunities to help you shake off the stuff of life and snuggle up close to God.

How can pastors know when it is time to make a vocational transition?

I am delighted to announce that a new day has dawned for the Gathering of Silence. It is now a production of Peptalk Ministries, LLC.

Reading scriptures is a great way for God to provide slivers of light into your heart.

I recently wrote, published, and launched a book called Healthy Endings: A Leader's Journey Through a Church Legacy Transition. You can...

A short-term partnership between Impact Mission Camps of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) and Peptalk Ministries, LLC...

Can this book be used for church renewal as well as help others experience healthy endings? The simple answer is yes! You have read why I...

What is next for you? What is on your horizon? How much are you trusting God in the discernment process?

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I get so tired of people saying, “Sunday’s coming” on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. As Christians, of course we know this. We already...