"Most of us in ministry resonate with the obvious application that we need others to help us accomplish all that God has called us to do. Working in insolation from others is not only unhealthy, it seems foreign to the very nature of the church." President Bill Wilson

Les Robinson, vice president of the Center comments on the influence of Steve Jobs

"Congregations that refuse to insist their ministers take sabbaticals or study leaves invite burnout, toxic over-functioning, physical illnesses, and family fractures.", Bill Wilson, President

Coaching Coordinator Melissa Clodfelter offers some key questions for pastors to think about when they are considering retirement.

"Today, I am writing for the members of congregations—Pastors need to hear a word of appreciation and support, too.," Beth Kennett, Spiritual Formation Coordinator

"In relationship with God, I can manage to take care of myself, and be good to myself, and accomplish what I need to in a given day or week, even if I struggle to believe that." -- Beth Kennett, Spiritual Formation Coordinator

"The idea of Sabbath, a day of rest from the labor of the week, is seeing a resurgence of attention as people recognize what the Bible has been teaching us for centuries: we need to rest.", from president, Dr. Bill Wilson

One of the most precarious tasks a preacher faces is that of being a prophet. The role of Prophet is one that many ministers feel a deep ambivalence toward. All preachers know that relevant preaching must address the great issues of the day and offer a word from the Living Word.