De Pree Center

As the fall season swiftly approaches and our responsibilities pile on like leaves, we may feel tempted to push past our limitations and rush through life.

However, Jasmine Bellamy reminds us that when we affirm our identities in Christ, we can begin to lean into the transformative power of rest.

Head to the link below to read more:
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/unlearning-exhaustion-the-tranformative-power-of-rest/

We’re so excited to introduce our new podcast, “The Hidden Work of Leadership.”

This podcast series brings to the surface, the hidden work of exemplary Christian leaders to give listeners inspiration, best practices, and reflection questions to attend to their inner work during seasons of disruption.

Head to the link below to learn more and listen to our first episode!
https://depree.org/podcast-series/the-hidden-work-of-leadership/

You’re called to lead in distinctively Christian ways, and we’re here to help.

Life for Leaders is a free daily devotion for those looking to respond faithfully to God’s callings and integrate their faith with their work.

Learn more and subscribe using the link below:
https://depree.org/life-for-leaders/

Do the deep inner work needed to come home to yourself.

Download Navigating Change with the Enneagram!

This FREE e-book is a companion to Michaela O'Donnell and Lisa Slayton's book "Life in Flux" and was designed to help you maneuver through seasons of transition and disruption with grace and courage.

Get your copy using the link below:
https://depree.org/downloads/navigating-change-with-the-enneagram/

Liminal or transitional spaces can leave us feeling untethered and unsettled.

However, there are ways to stay grounded and settled even in the midst of change.

Read more in Laura Murray's article, "Spiritual Practices in Times of Transition."
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/spiritual-practices-in-times-of-transition/

A significant part of wisdom is in our ability to actively seek ways to share power with discerning and diverse people and perspectives.

To learn more about how to lead wisely, order your copy of "The Wise Leader" by Uli Chi

https://depree.org/books/wise-leader/

Our work, our families, our friendships, and our society are always changing, which can leave us feeling disoriented and discouraged.

And while lots of people offer "tips and tricks" or "life hacks" to help us cope, the real secret to feeling like we're standing on solid ground is deeper--and we can't do it alone.

Order Life in Flux to learn practical skills needed to navigate constant change.

https://depree.org/books/life-in-flux/

Do you tend to cling to control in the seasons you have the least amount of it?

Seasons of disruption and change can make us feel desperate and in need of control. However, being out of control can also serve as a reminder of who is—God.

Read more in Luke Bobo's latest article, "Three G's: From Chaos to Peace Amid Life’s Disruptions."

https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/three-gs-from-chaos-to-peace-amid-lifes-disruptions/

If it seems like the world is in a constant state of flux, that's because it is.
Our work, our families, our friendships, and our society are always changing, which can leave us feeling disoriented and discouraged.

If you’re looking for a resource to help you face the pain and longings that come with change, read “Life in Flux” by Michaela O'Donnell and Lisa Slayton.

This book is filled with practical skills to guide you through how to navigate disruption with grace and courage.

Learn more and purchase your copy using the link below:
https://depree.org/books/life-in-flux/

Discover new perspectives on Women, Work, and Calling in this book by Joanna Meyer.

Be sure to also check out this book review by our content and production lead, Chelsea Logan, and open your mind to embracing your unique place in God's world.

https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/book-review-women-work-and-calling-step-into-your-place-in-gods-world/

How do you make sense of the difficulties of life?

When things don’t go our way it can become tempting to give up on God. However, Mark Roberts reminds us that while our faith doesn’t guarantee the absence of life’s problems, it can position us to endure and encourage each other as we go through difficult times.

To receive daily devotions that will help you strengthen your relationship with God and lead with meaning, subscribe to Life for Leaders using the link in our bio!

How do you make sense of the difficulties of life?

When things don’t go our way it can become tempting to give up on God. However, Mark Roberts reminds us that while our faith doesn’t guarantee the absence of life’s problems, it can position us to endure and encourage each other as we go through difficult times.

To receive daily devotions that will help you strengthen your relationship with God and lead with meaning, subscribe to Life for Leaders using the link below:

https://depree.org/life-for-leaders/

Slowing down in the midst of change offers us a steady and faithful way through the uncertainty. Laura Murray reminds us of this and more in her article, "Spiritual Practices in Times of Transition."

Read more using the link below:
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/spiritual-practices-in-times-of-transition/

Experience authenticity, reflection, and transformation.

Rooted in research and refined over time, our cohorts present people with the opportunity to do their deep inner work in seasons of difficulty.

Whether you’re in the midst of significant change, feeling burned out, or asking big questions about what’s next, we have a cohort especially for you.

This Fall, we’re offering our Go the Distance and Third Third Flourishing programs.

Head to the link below to learn more: https://depree.org/cohorts/

We believe that your daily work, whatever it is, can be a context in which you experience God’s gracious presence and live for God’s kingdom purposes.

Our Faith Work Foundations course helps leaders understand what the Bible says about work so they might think biblically and express their faith in their careers and daily lives.

You do not have to be a Fuller student to take this course. This online, video-based course is open to anyone. You only need to be eager to tend to your spiritual formation and respond faithfully to God’s callings!

Head to the link below to learn more:
https://depree.org/courses/faith-work-foundations/

GIVEAWAY!!! 📚

Enter for a chance to win valuable guides that will help you address real-world concerns like crisis, mission-oriented leadership, navigating change, and how to steward trust to bring about transformation.

These four fully illustrated books are a part of the Practicing Change Series by Tod Bolsinger, author and associate professor of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary. Written in short, actionable chapters with busy people in mind, this series offers readers practical, easy-to-implement advice from an experienced ministry leader on how to navigate disruption.

Learn more about this series here: https://www.aesloanleadership.com/practicing-change-series

Here’s how to enter:
1. Head to depree.org/newsletter and subscribe to one of our newsletters.
2. Come back to this post and comment “done.”

The winner will be announced via Instagram stories on 9/10
Good luck!

Change can feel disruptive, like a sudden storm—especially when it comes unscheduled and uninvited.

So how do we get our sea legs and find peace and steadiness during times of change?

Luke Bobo gives us three suggestions: grieve, group, and God.

Read more using the link below:
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/three-gs-from-chaos-to-peace-amid-lifes-disruptions/

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating our contributions to the marketplace and reflecting on what it means to connect our faith to our work.

Here at the De Pree Center, we create resources and experiences that help you grow in your sense of purpose, deal with issues that matter, and move toward greater fruitfulness in whatever work God calls you to do.

Learn more at depree.org

View resources based on where you are in your career journey and respond faithfully to God’s calling in this season of your life.

Head to depree.org to learn more!

Reimagine your future and take steps toward it!

This research-backed six-week experience will give you a sense of renewal and equip you to enter your next phase with more confidence.

Head to the link below to learn more and reserve your spot:
https://depree.org/cohorts/go-the-distance/

Seasons of change and transition can be extremely difficult on organizations.

Leaders and teams alike look for places to place blame and absorb their fear and frustrations.

However, Organization Development Practitioner Mandy DiMarcangelo challenges us to consider leading through times of change differently—like a shepherd caring for a flock that God has entrusted to your care.

Read more using the link below:
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/the-modern-shepherd-leading-with-care-amidst-complex-change/

Equating our job with our calling can be costly. But when we understand that our calling transcends any particular role, we can experience a new level of freedom in our life, work, and leadership.

Read more in Meryl Herr's recent article, "Calling and Burnout."
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/calling-and-burnout/

Discern your next steps at your own pace.

If you’re at a crossroads and want to develop a spiritual toolkit to help you handle seasons of disruption, take Road Ahead in an online, on-demand format.

Learn more using the link below:
https://depree.org/courses/road-ahead/