All ministry is a pouring out.
Life spills from us into others to bring them health. That’s a beautiful thing. But when life pours out of us without life pouring in, we eventually run dry.
Here’s good news. God invites us into simple choices and rhythms that feed the soul — including our body, intellect, emotions, spirit and relationships. Work of justice and mercy will rarely be easy. But as we draw life from God, we can go the distance, keeping light hearts even while carrying heavy loads. Let’s learn how together.
The Justice and the Inner Life Podcast
Learn from faithful and effective Christian leaders what daily choices and practical habits have kept their souls vibrant and eyes bright in the long, often difficult work of justice and mercy.
A Strategic Plan for Thriving Souls
A look inside both the why and the how of setting a clear plan to cultivate the whole-person health of your team.
The Soul & Strategy Retreat
This annual gathering for CAFO member organization CEOs and their spouses refreshes and connects leaders … and builds shared vision for how to care well for our teams.
Spiritual Formation Calendar Experience
Designed to help leaders of organizations, churches or networks to lead a team through biblically-rooted practices of spiritual formation.
"I am the vine and you are the branches, if a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit, apart from you can do nothing."
Featured Soul Care & Formation Resources
Rule Your Technology
(So It Won't Rule You)
Explore an in-depth guide to considering the role of technology in light of the Christian faith.
Soul Care & Formation Insights for Inspiration
CAFO Team Picks: Books for soul care and formation in 2026
As CAFO President Jedd Medefind regularly says: all ministry is a pouring out. Life spills from us into others to…
Caring for those we lead: It starts with us
If you lead an organization or team, caring well for your staff and colleagues is not just about productivity. The…
Three rhythms of receiving for the new year
All service is a pouring out. As we serve, God’s life pours out of us into others. To live a…
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