It may surprise you, but one of the loneliest people in a church is often not sitting at the back, but standing at the front. More than 30% of church and Christian leaders lack close friends because of their role, leading to higher rates of burnout, anxiety, and leaving ministry. Yet those with close friendships […]
I'll be keynoting this important donors event for Rise 96.5 Brisbane, held at Pullman Brisbane. While in Brisbane I'll be doing events for business and church leaders, so watch out for additional details to come.
It may surprise you, but one of the loneliest people in a church is often not sitting at the back, but standing at the front. More than 30% of church and Christian leaders lack close friends because of their role, leading to higher rates of burnout, anxiety, and leaving ministry. Yet those with close friendships […]
Every month, St Mark's Anglican in The Gap, Queensland, host a community event exploring a range of issues facing society. I look forward to Zooming in for this one, focussed on adult friendship during the loneliness epidemic. If you're in Brisbane, Australia, take part in-the-room from 5.30pm.
Linking Lives are a brilliant UK-based befriending charity working to prevent loneliness and isolation in society. I'll join them online for this webinar focused on the power of friendship.
I'll be speaking on The Power of Friendship at Oxford Community Church's morning service. All are very welcome!
Scriptoria is a week-long writing workshop that focuses on writing craft, creative soul care, and the life of faith. Hosted by author and academic Cynthia Beach, the faculty includes global names in fiction and non-fiction like Sharon Garlough Brown, Gary D Schmidt, Murray Watts, Vinita Hampton Wright, and more. I'll be leading sessions on compelling […]
I'll be giving the closing keynote at Civil Society's Faith Forum conference, bringing various UK faith-based charities together for a day focused on hope.
A unique retreat for leaders at all levels “The most challenging thing about ministry is the loneliness, in life and work.” —Senior church leader Half of all church leaders say they are ‘often’ or ‘frequently’ lonely, and one-in-three lack close friends. The risks are high: isolated pastors are more prone to burnout, while those with […]
I look forward to keynoting the Methodist Schools 2026 Educator's Conference, helping head teachers, teachers and all staff make their friendships thrive. Held at Roehampton University.
A unique retreat for leaders at all levels “The most challenging thing about ministry is the loneliness, in life and work.” —Senior church leader Half of all church leaders say they are ‘often’ or ‘frequently’ lonely, and one-in-three lack close friends. The risks are high: isolated pastors are more prone to burnout, while those with close […]
A unique retreat for leaders at all levels “The most challenging thing about ministry is the loneliness, in life and work.” —Senior church leader Half of all church leaders say they are ‘often’ or ‘frequently’ lonely, and one-in-three lack close friends. The risks are high: isolated pastors are more prone to burnout, while those with close […]
