Areas of Focus
Ministry Renewal
Inspiration for Leadership
Christian ministry is a high calling and also a draining one. Those of you in full time ministry know this well. It is often those of us in Christian leadership who are in need of a place to pause and a space to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going. Burn out and disillusionment is an ever increasing reality among those called to lead in Christian ministry.
Do you relate? How would you answer the following questions?
- As a ministry leader, do you struggle with feeling isolated, misunderstood or undervalued?
- Do you consistently live with pressure to “please everyone”?
- Are you often thinking about leaving the ministry?
- Are you concerned about what effect this lifestyle is having on your spouse?
Next Chapter offers a safe private place for you as a Christian leader to explore your own personal story and to speak freely of your questions and frustrations.
We provide encouragement and feedback to help you gain greater awareness of your leadership style and its effectiveness. We help you discern what burdens you are called to carry and what ones to leave behind, as well as how best to use your gifting to inspire others.
Our desire is not only for you, the leader, but for your spouse. We find that spouses of ministry leaders are often overlooked, yet desire a safe place to share their own burdens. We at Next Chapter have created a setting where reflective conversations can provide new perspectives and new energy your ministry and your next chapter.
Personal and Relational Growth
Growing to Love Well
Our culture has so many distractions, keeping us preoccupied with activities without encouraging personal reflection. Amid the clamor of daily responsibilities, we sometimes wonder how to integrate our God-given identity with our daily lives.
Ministry Renewal
Inspiration for Leadership
Christian ministry is a high calling and also a draining one. Those of you in full time ministry know this well. It is often those of us in Christian leadership who are in need of a place to pause and a space to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going. Burn out and disillusionment is an ever increasing reality among those called to lead in Christian ministry.
Living With Loss
Find Hope in Dark Days
Experiencing a major loss turns our lives upside down. Cancer strikes, a business fails, a spouse files for divorce, a loved one dies. Loss is an inevitable part of our lives yet it is very often unexpected and difficult to navigate.
Career & Retirement Transition
What’s Next?
Major transitions of any kind will add stress to our lives. Changes in career, especially movement toward semi or full retirement introduce a variety of transitions…and this can mean feelings of frustration, anxiety, isolation and depression. Shifting focus from a life–long career can lead to a personal sense of loss and additional pressures on our family relationships.