“It is well, (it is well), With my soul, (with my soul), It is well, it is well, with my soul…”

This beloved hymn, written by Horatio Spafford in 1873, invites us to pause and reflect on a profound question: Is it well with my soul? Truly, is it well? Underneath the busyness, responsibilities, and demands of life and ministry, how am I really doing?

In ministry, it is easy to become overly reliant on our strengths, skills, and abilities. Often, those who are gifted, charismatic, or dynamic are entrusted with leadership because of these qualities. Your gifts can get you there, but your character will keep you there. Sustainable leadership requires something deeper.

As Ruth Haley Barton wisely writes:

“A leader is a person who must take special responsibility for what’s going on inside him or herself, inside his or her consciousness, lest the act of leadership create more harm than good.”

During this training day, Jasper and Helen will create space for honest reflection on the state of our souls and the realities of leading in today’s world. Together we will explore what it means to cultivate a deep walk with God, lead from a place of authenticity and wholeness, and remain rooted in Christ amid the pressures of ministry.