Episode description

The 1990s were the golden age of Dad’s ministry career. He was in the prime of life. His congregation, the Steele Avenue Church of Christ in Ashland, Ohio, was growing so much that it needed a new building. People got along and seemed happy and peaceful. It was a picture of near-perfect congregational health. But did this healthy congregation reflect the health of its minister?

In this episode, Dad reveals the inverse relationship between the health of the Steele Avenue Church of Christ and his own mental, physical, and spiritual health. As each year went by, Dad more and more chose to tend to the health of the church and neglect his own.

Was it a good trade-off?

Remember to check out Dad's new book, 'We Are God's Masterpiece: Discovering How God Has Designed You For His Purpose'. This book is full of resources, teaching, and tools to help church leaders help the members of their congregations discover how their personal spiritual gifts build up and support the health of the whole church. Learn more and order here.

As Dad continues to battle cancer, you can keep up with his latest health news and treatments here.

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