Disciplines
These ancient practices are vital to the spiritual life. Here's why they matter in ministry, and how you can foster them in your own life.
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Don't Just Do Something, Stand There!
Employing the unintuitive power of silence, stillness, and rest.
Seven Things I Hate About Spiritual Formation
Forget being exotic and elite; it's all about becoming more like Christ.
Pastor, Know Thyself
Uproot your besetting sins with introspection and action.
The Secret Ingredient to Success
A little grit goes a long way.
Leading Distracted People
5 ways to de-clutter ministry without losing impact.
Fasting Together
Rediscovering the ancient discipline changed my life, and the life of my church.
Tilling the Soil
If we embrace the difficulties of work as God's calling, we will produce a good harvest.
Finding God's Will Together
How to help a group discern God's leading
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Our editors have compiled our best on Disciplines topics from the archives. Here you'll find ground-breaking, honest, wise coverage that sets Leadership Journal apart.
The Spiritual Leader's Vitality
Why THIS?
Richard Foster and Henri Nouwen reveal how pastors and other leaders can develop a more intimate relationship with God and lead a life focused on spiritual things.
My Holy of Holies
How all-too-human preachers can prepare their souls to preach.
Why THIS?
We must not forget that we are always standing in the presence of God.
Ben Patterson on Prayer
God loves the little things, the secret things his servants do.
Why THIS?
God loves the little things, the secret things his servants do.
Having Ears, Do You Not Hear?
Ancient practices help us stop merely studying the Bible, and start listening to it.
Why THIS?
Eugene Peterson discusses the beauty of listening to the Bible.
Is My Leadership Spiritual?
Why THIS?
God wants us to lead from our soul, out of our vulnerability.
