How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

By Katy MilkmanPortfolio/Penguin (2021)Kindle edition, 272 pages Reviewed by MERVI KALMUS The title of her latest book, How to Change, summarizes well the focus of …

16.2 Dissertation Notices 

Foye, P. B. (2023). Exploring perspectives of African American Pentecostal clergy Scripture teachings regarding mental illness. DPsy, Walden University. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 28772830. Previous literature …

The Bible Prescribes Five-Fold Team Leadership

Churches, like other organizations, develop habits that become traditions over time. These patterns of behavior often deviate from what the Bible says because of humanity’s …

Health-Enhancing Endeavors Learned Through Life

INTERVIEW WITH CALVIN ROCK, PHD, DMIN Petr Cincala, on behalf of the Journal of Applied Christian Leadership: It’s so good to talk to you today. I hear …

Cultivating a Friendship with God

Authors’ Note: This article is adapted from Mending Ministers on Their Wellness Journey and has been used with the authors’ permission. Are you confident when talking about …

Effective Listening: The Essential Component for Effective Strategy and Leadership 

There was once a power plant employee who was told not to use an elevator because of a fire that had broken out five stories …

Restoring Collegial Relationships: An Intentional Process

Authors’ Note: A version of this article was presented by Boubakar Sanou and Petr ÄŚinÄŤala at the Evangelical Mission Society (EMS) Regional Conference on March …

Pastoral Wellness and Turnover: Costs, Consequences, and Considerations

Pastoral challenges are well-documented, and I have personally witnessed numerous problems in the lives and ministry of pastors. In one case, I was serving as …