For us, this safety is relational, a place marked by real friendships with ordinary leaders serving an extraordinary God. It’s the space that every one of us needs to bring our whole selves to be known, just as we are. It’s also a place of theological safety, a partnership with like-minded churches. Without these spaces, church leaders are more vulnerable to the dangers of ministry. A circle of safety is not a luxury; we think it’s basic equipment for anyone on the journey and front lines of ministry. 

Our cycles of strength are the rhythms that make ministry and multiplication not just possible, but sustainable for the long haul. Strength is not about one, herculean effort that leaves pastors and their people broken or battered. Real strength is about rhythm—resting, renewing, returning. That’s the cycle of strength that informs everything we do.