Ministry Briefing

Of the 8 suggestions for gratitude, here are the first 3:
1. Take a moment to identify one positive event each day.
2. Tell someone about the positive event or share it on social media. This can help you savor the moment a little longer.
3. Start a daily gratitude journal. Aim to find little things you're grateful for, such as a good cup of coffee, a pretty sunrise or nice weather.

From Gloom To Gratitude: 8 Skills To Cultivate Joy Reaching out in kindness, mindful breathing and taking time daily to note positive moments and personal strengths are all part of a program that reduces anxiety and depression. But it takes practice.

How to send an email when you've been out of touch for a long time... It's not as hard as you may think:

How to Email Someone You Haven’t Talked to in Forever Yes, it’s awkward, but you should still do it.

Pocket is an essential app for Ministry Briefing, but these other productivity apps are worth a look as well...

5 Apps to Help Organize, Prioritize, and Get Stuff Done | Freedom Matters Here are some of our favorite apps to pair with the distraction-blocking power of Freedom for an enhanced and optimized working experience.

Don't make this policy mistake: “While many churches have written policies covering a wide range of topics, they’re often filed away incoherently in the archives and no one can find them when needed.”

LESSON 5 – Do Unwritten Board Policies Really Exist? Welcome to Lessons From the Church Boardroom—The Blog , a 40-week journey through the new book, Lessons From the Church Boardroom: 40 Insi...

An ECFA Report: 7 Ways to Avoid a Financial Train Wreck

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