Church Mental Health Summit

201: Advent Series for Care Leaders: Hope in the In-Between

In this special Advent episode, Laura and Rebecca introduce a new free resource designed to help ministry leaders slow down, reflect, and find restoration during the hectic holiday season. This Advent series centers on nurturing leaders through the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. With daily breath prayers, scripture readings, hymn reflections, and photo prompts, this guide offers a meaningful way to tend to your own soul. Whether done alone or with your team, this is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the faithfulness of God.

 

Quotes

  • "God’s refreshment is for leaders too. We are invited to the table, not just setting it for others." — Rebecca Bailey
  • "Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s trust that God is already at work—even when we can’t see it." — Rebecca Bailey
  • "It’s hard to pull myself out of the frenzy, but restoration is possible and available if I pause." — Laura Howe
  • "This Advent guide is not passive. It's an invitation to actively invite the Holy Spirit to work within us." — Rebecca Bailey
  • "When we’re frantic, we lose sight of the hope of Christ. But breath can bring us back to God's nearness." — Laura Howe

 

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