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Faithful and Fractured – Responding to the Clergy Health Crisis – Book Review

November 29, 2018 By Dale Fletcher 3 Comments

Faithful and Fractured

Faithful and Fractured is written by Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell, PhD, and Jason Byassee, PhD. Ray Jean is a researcher at Duke University and Jason is the senior pastor of Boone United Methodist Church in Boone, NC.  This book answers the question, ‘Why are pastors in such poor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Review, Pastors & Ministry Leaders, the research Tagged With: clergy health, Pastors, the research

Clergy Health Intervention Program Reduces Risk Factors

July 12, 2017 By Dale Fletcher Leave a Comment

Clergy Health Initiative

Here's some results of 2-year intervention to improve the health of clergy, a critical concern. If our pastors are not well, this impacts negatively on how well they are able to lead their congregations. An intervention program for more than 1,100 United Methodist clergy in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastors & Ministry Leaders, the research Tagged With: clergy health, the research

Engage in Healthy Behaviors by the Source of Spiritual Power – Galatians 6:14

March 7, 2017 By Dale Fletcher Leave a Comment

dwell on the Cross for Spiritual power

You may know well the verse that indicates your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God?….” 1 Corinthians 6:19 The truth and reality of this verse is likely a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastors & Ministry Leaders, Principles for an Abundant Life, Trust in God, Weekly Health Devotional Tagged With: behavior change, grace, Jesus, power, the cross

Affordable Care Act Upheld by the Supreme Court. Obesity and the Church

June 28, 2012 By Dale Fletcher Leave a Comment

Obamacare has been largely upheld by the Supreme Court. The impact on corporations, the health care industry and individuals will be widespread. As the dust settles over the next several weeks, the affects will be more clear. One thing is certain. There will be an even greater … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health Care & Wholeness, obesity, Pastors & Ministry Leaders Tagged With: health care, obesity

Why is Obesity in the Church So Prevalent?

January 11, 2012 By Dale Fletcher 1 Comment

Are the pastors of our churches in America, in general, neglecting to address the obesity issue that our country is challenged with? My answer would be yes, otherwise research studies would not consistently show that people who attend church regularly are more obese than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: obesity, Pastors & Ministry Leaders, Religion and Health Tagged With: church health, obesity, Pastors

Life Balance for Ministry Leaders and Pastors

July 17, 2009 By Dale Fletcher Leave a Comment

Summer can be a little slower than other times of the year for ministry leaders and pastors. With that in mind, I encourage you to take a few minutes and reflect on these areas of your life, and consider making adjustments as necessary. 10 Life Balance Questions to Reflect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastors & Ministry Leaders Tagged With: Health, Pastors

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