Our weekly schedules are often centered on weekly outcomes. In my world, people say Sunday's always coming. It's a reminder that no matter how many meetings, counseling sessions, emails, or soccer practices, there's always a sermon to write, songs to practice, and volunteers to schedule and prepare. Sunday is on the far right in my calendar, regularly reminding me that my whole week is geared toward producing on the seventh day.

Why Start With Healthy? by Jason Helveston is for pastors and ministry leaders seeking long-term impact. Rooted in Scripture and real-life experience, this ebook shows why spiritual, relational, and organizational health must come before growth. Learn how to cultivate a culture of truth and grace, avoid burnout, and lead with purpose. Start with healthy—and stay healthy—for fruit that lasts.

In the hustle of today’s ministry culture, it’s easy to prioritize productivity over personal and organizational health. But lasting fruit comes from deep roots. This list of podcasts and books has all been really helpful to me. It’s designed to help pastors and church leaders nurture emotional, spiritual, and systemic well-being. Whether you’re planting a church, leading a staff team or organization, or navigating burnout, my hope is that these resources offer you some practical tools and timeless wisdom to help you lead with integrity, clarity, and rest. From emotional health to strategic leadership, each resource will help you start with healthy—and stay healthy—for the long haul of faithful ministry.

I'll never forget almost being traded to another football team in high school. During a preseason game, I overthrew a receiver. My coach stopped the game. After berating me for my mistake, he yelled across the field to the opposing coach, “Who will you give me for this guy? I’ll trade him to you right now!”