Anágo Blog
Called, Gifted, and Too Often Unused: Why the Church Must Rediscover Spiritual Gifts
Ministry leader, may I ask a tender but urgent question? When was the last time you looked at the people in your congregation and thought, We are stewarding their gifts well? If you hesitated, you’re not alone. But perhaps more importantly, if we don’t know how to...
Why Every Pastor Needs Emotional Intelligence
Because the Heart Can’t Shepherd What It Can’t See “Keep watch over yourselves…” Before Paul says “and all the flock,” he says yourselves. Acts 20:28 isn’t subtle. And yet, how many of us in ministry have spent years watching the sheep, but not our souls? We prepare...
Why Your Church Should Look Like Your Neighborhood
Because the gospel doesn’t segregate what Christ came to reconcile. Ministry Leader, Let’s Talk About the People You Don’t See You know your congregation. You could list the regulars by name. You know who makes the coffee, who sits in the back row, and which teen has...
When Feedback Surprises Plans
And How It Shapes Our Church Health Assessments I had the perfect plan. Color-coded. Carefully budgeted. The perfect five-month rollout that tied together leadership development, discipleship groups, and even a new volunteer onboarding pathway. I had charts. I had...
When Stress Tells Two Stories
I used to think stress was the enemy. Like many pastors, I assumed that when my chest tightened and my to-do list felt like it had teeth, I was somehow doing it wrong—living outside God’s best, missing some secret formula for “peace that surpasses understanding.”...
L.E.A.D. With Clarity: A Pathway to Confident, Capable Leadership
“Let all things be done decently and in order.” —1 Corinthians 14:40 There is beauty in order. There is fruit in clarity. And in the work of leadership—especially the holy work of discipling others into leadership—clarity is not optional. It is essential. L.E.A.D....
When Insights Meet the Pew: Reflecting on Barna’s Latest Findings
Leading in a Time of Change As a pastor, I often find myself reflecting on how to better connect with and guide my congregation. The cultural tides are shifting rapidly, and as leaders of faith communities, we must stay attuned to these changes if we hope to shepherd...
The Conversation We Avoid: Why Succession Planning Is an Act of Faithfulness
We don’t often speak about pastoral succession in our churches — not in the way we need to. We might allude to it in elder meetings or crack a nervous joke about “preaching until we drop,” but rarely do we treat it as the serious, spiritual responsibility that it is....
2025 and Beyond: The Cultural Shifts Every Ministry Leader Must Face
The sands of culture shift as swiftly as the desert winds. As ministry leaders, we can either lament the changing landscape or engage with it—wisely, strategically, and with unwavering faith. A recent study, 2025 Trends Outlook, released by Dr. George Barna and the...
The Weight of Eternity: A Call to Keep Our Gaze Upward
This morning, as I opened Desiring God, a particular article caught my eye: “Everyone Is Everlasting — But Where?” It’s a stark reminder of a truth we often push to the margins—every single person we encounter, minister to, and love is eternal. The question isn’t if...