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Dr. Glenn Packiam

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Lead Pastor @rockharborchurch (CA) / Sr Fellow @barnagroup / Co-host of Resilient Pastor Podcast / Trained Theologian (@durhamuniversity) / Author x 9
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Most of us never stop. Work, school, church, friendships, family—life seems to be a rush from one responsibility or activity to the next. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s a more abundant way to live. For a dozen years or so, we have been carving out time for an annual retreat at the end of December or the beginning of January. Other wiser couples encouraged us to do this. Over time, we began to value it so much, some years we went away twice a year so that we could revisit our rhythms and adjust our lives every 6 months. Our retreat plan has ebbed and flowed, but over the years we’ve come up with a set of practices in a particular sequence to guide us into a more intentional life. It’s been a fruitful, keystone habit that has shaped our lives individually and as a family. During the past couple years, we finally had the time— and the opportunity, thanks to our amazing publisher—to write all about the practices and pathway for living intentionally, whether you do a retreat or not. We are so excited to share it with you. _____ In “The Intentional Year”, we invite you on a journey to live purposefully into the season ahead. You’ll reflect on your past season, discern God’s call on what’s next, and examine five key spheres of life— Prayer, Rest, Renewal, Relationships, Work— to pursue a life of peace and freedom. Full of stories and examples, insights and ideas, reflection prompts and discussion points, and practices that will engage your mind, body, and spirit, we’re offering a practical and empowering pathway into a more sustainable life. And it’s simple. We promise. Nothing idealistic or out of reach. Here’s what we believe: rooted in the love of God, you can abide in Christ and join the Holy Spirit in cultivating a flourishing and fruitful life that will glorify God and bring good to the world around you. Are you ready to step into 2023 and live more intentionally? Join us on the journey. _____ Releasing December 6, 2022. Pre-order #TheIntentionalYear on Amazon now! [NOTE: There is a companion journal but that won’t release til June, 2023. Get the book first, then get the journal in time for a summer review of your plan.] by @gpackiam
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The Church today has lost its way. We’ve pursued the wrong priorities, put our hope in personalities, and elevated popularity over spiritual maturity. As culture wars rage and competing voices argue, many are left asking, “What’s a Christian, anyway?” • If you have you ever struggled to connect deeply and honestly with your faith… • If you have experienced a disconnection from Christianity as you’ve seen it get corrupted or co-opted… • If you’ve watched as church leaders have fallen and you’ve felt like walking away… • If you live with a kind of spiritual homelessness, wondering where you belong… This book is for you. Coming March 11, 2025. (That’s in 8 weeks!) _____ Pre-order now for special bonuses and get a free chapter here: WhatsAChristianAnyway.com by @gpackiam
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Two years ago, this book entered the world. I could not have imagined how the Lord would use it to encourage so many church leaders around the world. I had no idea it would lead to a set of initiatives from a podcast to roundtables to webinars and cohorts in partnership with @barnagroup. I’m so grateful for the journey, and for all the amazing people I’ve met and learned from along the way. The book was written in the chaotic first year of the pandemic, and during several months when I was dealing with a vocal cord injury that required surgery and kept me out of the pulpit for 12 weeks. Yet writing about resilience during personal hardship allowed me to see the faithfulness of God in many ways— not least of which was the unexpected extra time to research, read, and write. For those who haven’t picked up the book, it begins with a snapshot of the massive changes in culture in Western societies in particular. It then outlines eight challenges for church leaders in every age— four for the individual leader, and four for the church they serve. I deliberately chose challenges that are evergreen. It concludes with a chapter that maps out three layers of collaboration and another chapter on the game-changing hope of resurrection. The data is from 2020-2021, and it makes up about 10% of the book. The wisdom to meet each challenge is carefully gleaned from the church in various eras in various regions of the world. It follows a model I employed in my doctoral work @durhamuniversity — pairing situational analysis with theological reflection. Think of it this way: the core content is about pairing insight with wisdom to help us face common challenges of church ministry. There are loads of beautiful charts and graphs, but the real power in these pages— if there is any— is from the stories of the Holy Spirit breathing life into the church in its darkest moments. Grab a copy— it’s often available for less than $10 on Amazon. Write a review. Buy it for a friend. Pass the gift of resilience on. And check out the many resources and opportunities we’ve created to help you cultivate resilience with a community of other leaders at theresilientpastor.com by @gpackiam
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3 years ago
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Culture is language, artifacts, practices, and stories. A healthy culture necessitates repeated LAPS. by @gpackiam
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An excerpt from our conversation with Glenn Packiam on the 12-step tradition applied to spiritual formation. ㅤ Comment Podcast for the full episode. by @gpackiam
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We have to pay attention. This, of course, is true of so many areas of life: worship, parenting, marriage, friendships, and more are all about attention. And attention is at a premium in our age of distraction. But for leaders, it isn’t just distraction that is the enemy of attention; it’s our allergic reaction to micromanaging that keeps us from paying attention. Great leaders know the difference between paying attention and giving direction. You shouldn’t always be giving direction; but you should always be paying attention. New post on the Resilient Leadership substack on paying attention. Link in profile and stories. Words by me; slides by AI. by @gpackiam
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This is what happens when the Spirit redirects your life ⬆️ God doesn’t want to get rid of your ambition, He wants you to focus it on Him. He wants to turn your life all the way up by the power of the Spirit🔥 🔗 If you missed this Message, you can watch it now at rockharbor.org/messages. by @gpackiam
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The spiritual disciplines are meant to be training for a cruciform life. ㅤ Listen to the full conversation with Glenn Packiam wherever you get your podcasts. ㅤ Comment Glenn for the link. by @gpackiam
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God isn't rebuking our ambition 👉 He's redirecting it The purpose of a “Godly ambition” is to bring good to others and glory to God! Our posture should be to eagerly desire the gifts because they're for someone else's good. 🔥 ➡️ If you missed us this morning, you can still join us tonight at 5pm! by @gpackiam
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9 days ago
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I love the five different reels the team at @formationjohn have been posting from my conversation with John Ortberg. If you’ve seen one of the clips and are curious to listen to the whole thing, you can find it on my substack as a free, public post. (Link in profile and in stories) Here’s a bit more: John hosts a long form podcast that “explores the science and soul of spiritual formation. Each episode brings together the ancient wisdom of the contemplative tradition and the best of modern research. John Ortberg sits down with some of the most rigorous and honest thinkers working at the intersection of faith and human flourishing for extended, unhurried conversations about how we are being shaped.“ We covered a lot of ground… • Why the ancient Stoics considered hope a moral weakness, and how the resurrection flips that on its head • The difference between hope and comfort, and why John and I think the church has confused the two • What the boat metaphor for faith reveals about setting down your oars without losing your place in the crew • Why the Creed says “we believe” instead of “I believe,” and what that costs a culture built around personal validation • Why only 48 percent of churchgoers say a pastor is a trustworthy source of wisdom, and how I think the church should respond • The King Charles coronation story that reframes what it means to swear allegiance to Jesus • Why “deconstruction” isn’t really about doctrine, but about a whole story and the community attached to it • My answer to the question, “What does Jesus see about the church that you don’t?” by @gpackiam
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Glenn Packiam on the intersection of agency and pathway. ㅤ The full conversation is available now. ㅤ Comment Glenn for the link. by @gpackiam
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“You are not who they say you are. You are who God says you are.”🔥 May this truth be with you always. The lies from the world are no match to what God declares about you. 🙌 💬 Comment “🙏” and we’ll send you this full Message! by @gpackiam
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