Author Archives for Jim Baker

Understanding Sabbath as a Lifestyle

March 14, 2023 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on Understanding Sabbath as a Lifestyle

If you are like me, you have spent the better part of your ministry career living with some level of... Continue Reading


Slowing to the Speed of Soul

March 7, 2023 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on Slowing to the Speed of Soul

Recently I met with a group of church educators and the topic of discussion was soul care. Soul, not in... Continue Reading


Don’t Neglect The Relational Side of Your Soul Care

February 28, 2023 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on Don’t Neglect The Relational Side of Your Soul Care

Dr. Wayne Grudem, noted biblical scholar, professor, and author, shares an experience that may provide insight into what seems to... Continue Reading


Changing The Message Mix For Greater Spirituality And Transformation

February 21, 2023 1:03 am Published by Comments Off on Changing The Message Mix For Greater Spirituality And Transformation

One of the leading reasons people give for leaving the church is the behavior of Christians. When Christians are viewed... Continue Reading


Spiritual Practice: Imaginative Meditation

February 14, 2023 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on Spiritual Practice: Imaginative Meditation

Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Society of Jesus, wrote a classic devotional book called “Spiritual Exercises.” In this book,... Continue Reading


Steps To Develop A Contemplative Dimension To Church Life

February 7, 2023 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on Steps To Develop A Contemplative Dimension To Church Life

In recent posts we explored the differences between contemplative and evangelical streams of Christianity. Here are several ideas that I... Continue Reading


Part II: Contemplative-Mystical Christianity Compared to Mainstream-Evangelical Christianity: A Comparison in Language, Emphasis, and Perspective

January 31, 2023 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on Part II: Contemplative-Mystical Christianity Compared to Mainstream-Evangelical Christianity: A Comparison in Language, Emphasis, and Perspective

In our last post we looked at a comparison of the language, emphases and practices between Evangelical Christianity and Contemplative-Mystical... Continue Reading


Contemplative-Mystical Christianity Compared to Mainstream-Evangelical Christianity: A Comparison in Language, Emphasis, and Perspective

January 24, 2023 1:11 am Published by Comments Off on Contemplative-Mystical Christianity Compared to Mainstream-Evangelical Christianity: A Comparison in Language, Emphasis, and Perspective

In recent years I have come across two types of evangelical Christians who are interested in contemplative-mystical Christianity: Some are... Continue Reading


Do’s and Don’ts for a Ministers Spiritual Retreat Day

January 17, 2023 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on Do’s and Don’ts for a Ministers Spiritual Retreat Day

What is a spiritual retreat day? A concise definition is “a planned day away from work to focus exclusively on... Continue Reading


Spiritual Practice: Imaginative Meditation

January 10, 2023 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on Spiritual Practice: Imaginative Meditation

The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to challenge yourself to engage in spiritual practices that are new... Continue Reading


New Year Resources For The Minister’s Soul Care

January 3, 2023 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on New Year Resources For The Minister’s Soul Care

Many ministers I know wrestle with the difficulty of trying to live a life of transformation and intimacy with the... Continue Reading


Top 10 Posts And Resources In 2022

December 27, 2022 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on Top 10 Posts And Resources In 2022

Top 10 Most Popular Posts In 2022 10 Tips For Setting Healthy Boundaries For Church Leaders How To Set Boundaries... Continue Reading