Author Archives for Jim Baker

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


5 Things To Do If You Are Overly Invested In Ministry

December 20, 2022 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on 5 Things To Do If You Are Overly Invested In Ministry

In our last article we looked at 10 signs that you might be overly invested in your ministry.  We noted... Continue Reading


How To Know When You Are Overly Invested In Your Ministry

December 13, 2022 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on How To Know When You Are Overly Invested In Your Ministry

Most every minister I know is deeply invested in their ministry. What is the meaning of deeply invested in? A... Continue Reading


How To Tell An Employee They Made A Mistake

December 6, 2022 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on How To Tell An Employee They Made A Mistake

If you are responsible for supervising people one of the most difficult parts of your job is to point out... Continue Reading


What To Do When You Are In Over Your Head

November 29, 2022 1:01 am Published by Comments Off on What To Do When You Are In Over Your Head

In our last post, How To Tell When You Are In Over Your Head, we looked at 8 signs that... Continue Reading