Danielle Harris
@preachingexecutive.bsky.social
Pastor + Ph.D. Candidate | Helping pastors and preachers thrive in and out of the pulpit.
Knowing that my PhD research will help
churches connect with their volunteers is so energizing.
I can’t wait to share it with pastors and ministry HR directors.
churches connect with their volunteers is so energizing.
I can’t wait to share it with pastors and ministry HR directors.
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Knowing that my PhD research will help
churches connect with their volunteers is so energizing.
I can’t wait to share it with pastors and ministry HR directors.
churches connect with their volunteers is so energizing.
I can’t wait to share it with pastors and ministry HR directors.
"I only debate my equals. All others, I teach.” –John Henrik Clarke
September 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"I only debate my equals. All others, I teach.” –John Henrik Clarke
Be thankful for problematic people. Because without them, you wouldn’t know how to tighten up your ministry procedures! The Preaching Executive
August 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Be thankful for problematic people. Because without them, you wouldn’t know how to tighten up your ministry procedures! The Preaching Executive
Dating as a ministry leader is much different than dating as a lay member.
July 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Dating as a ministry leader is much different than dating as a lay member.
“By recognizing that divorce does not define one’s worth or ability to lead, divorced pastors can begin to release the weight of shame and guilt they may be carrying.” - Torrone Law
May 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
“By recognizing that divorce does not define one’s worth or ability to lead, divorced pastors can begin to release the weight of shame and guilt they may be carrying.” - Torrone Law
“Divorced pastors often grapple with feelings of shame and guilt, which can be especially difficult to navigate given their positions as spiritual leaders. Overcoming these emotions is crucial in reclaiming self-respect and moving forward both personally and professionally.” - Torrone Law
May 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
“Divorced pastors often grapple with feelings of shame and guilt, which can be especially difficult to navigate given their positions as spiritual leaders. Overcoming these emotions is crucial in reclaiming self-respect and moving forward both personally and professionally.” - Torrone Law
Was it a failed marriage or a successful liberation?
May 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Was it a failed marriage or a successful liberation?
Most of our ministry frustrations don’t come from the actual results; it comes from where we know we should be by now.
May 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Most of our ministry frustrations don’t come from the actual results; it comes from where we know we should be by now.
Choose integrity even if it costs you visibility.
May 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Choose integrity even if it costs you visibility.
Actions and integrity shine brighter than gossip.
April 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Actions and integrity shine brighter than gossip.
Doing the work to heal in God’s presence allows me to be a better, wiser, and more compassionate pastor.
For that, God I’m grateful.
#PastoringThroughDivorce
For that, God I’m grateful.
#PastoringThroughDivorce
April 24, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Doing the work to heal in God’s presence allows me to be a better, wiser, and more compassionate pastor.
For that, God I’m grateful.
#PastoringThroughDivorce
For that, God I’m grateful.
#PastoringThroughDivorce
Breaking the news to your congregation of your pending divorce can bring a mixture of relief and terror. However, God will provide the grace and strength to help you receive the support and handle the judgement.
#PastoringThroughDivorce
#PastoringThroughDivorce
April 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Breaking the news to your congregation of your pending divorce can bring a mixture of relief and terror. However, God will provide the grace and strength to help you receive the support and handle the judgement.
#PastoringThroughDivorce
#PastoringThroughDivorce
It’s an odd feeling when your private and public life collide. But, God is faithful to help you navigate it all.
#PastoringThroughDivorce
#PastoringThroughDivorce
April 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
It’s an odd feeling when your private and public life collide. But, God is faithful to help you navigate it all.
#PastoringThroughDivorce
#PastoringThroughDivorce
“You are a part of a club that you never would ask to sign up for. But you’re strong – you’ll get through this, and you’ll become a better pastor for it.” - Rev. Lydia Posselt
#PastoringThroughDivorce
#PastoringThroughDivorce
April 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
“You are a part of a club that you never would ask to sign up for. But you’re strong – you’ll get through this, and you’ll become a better pastor for it.” - Rev. Lydia Posselt
#PastoringThroughDivorce
#PastoringThroughDivorce
April 24, 2025 at 1:21 AM
A ministry rises or falls with the strength of its leadership.
April 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A ministry rises or falls with the strength of its leadership.
What people most look for in a church has been constant overtime:
> Honest
> Forward-looking
> Inspiring
> Competent
> Community
> Discipleship
> Honest
> Forward-looking
> Inspiring
> Competent
> Community
> Discipleship
March 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
What people most look for in a church has been constant overtime:
> Honest
> Forward-looking
> Inspiring
> Competent
> Community
> Discipleship
> Honest
> Forward-looking
> Inspiring
> Competent
> Community
> Discipleship
Dragging around bad habits and past hurts will destroy your ministry, block creativity, and stunt your growth.
Release it and grow!
Release it and grow!
March 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Dragging around bad habits and past hurts will destroy your ministry, block creativity, and stunt your growth.
Release it and grow!
Release it and grow!
"I’m sorry" is one of the most powerful phrases we can ever use.
It's a healer of wounds (for others), and a salve for the soul (for ourselves).
- Bob Burg
It's a healer of wounds (for others), and a salve for the soul (for ourselves).
- Bob Burg
March 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
"I’m sorry" is one of the most powerful phrases we can ever use.
It's a healer of wounds (for others), and a salve for the soul (for ourselves).
- Bob Burg
It's a healer of wounds (for others), and a salve for the soul (for ourselves).
- Bob Burg
Whatever you’re going through now, someone else made it through it as well.
Everything will be fine, even if it feels off right now.
The Lord will steady you.
Everything will be fine, even if it feels off right now.
The Lord will steady you.
March 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Whatever you’re going through now, someone else made it through it as well.
Everything will be fine, even if it feels off right now.
The Lord will steady you.
Everything will be fine, even if it feels off right now.
The Lord will steady you.
I am so grateful for my testimony! God continues to be kind to me.
February 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I am so grateful for my testimony! God continues to be kind to me.
Stop whining.
You’re not the first person to experience that in ministry!
Pray and pivot if you need to.
Get over it and keep going.
You’re not the first person to experience that in ministry!
Pray and pivot if you need to.
Get over it and keep going.
February 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Stop whining.
You’re not the first person to experience that in ministry!
Pray and pivot if you need to.
Get over it and keep going.
You’re not the first person to experience that in ministry!
Pray and pivot if you need to.
Get over it and keep going.
Preacher, drop the jargon.
“Simplicity in preaching is of the utmost importance to every minister who wishes to be useful to souls. Unless you are simple in your sermons you will never be understood, and unless you are understood you cannot do good to those who hear you.”
– J.C. Ryle
“Simplicity in preaching is of the utmost importance to every minister who wishes to be useful to souls. Unless you are simple in your sermons you will never be understood, and unless you are understood you cannot do good to those who hear you.”
– J.C. Ryle
February 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Preacher, drop the jargon.
“Simplicity in preaching is of the utmost importance to every minister who wishes to be useful to souls. Unless you are simple in your sermons you will never be understood, and unless you are understood you cannot do good to those who hear you.”
– J.C. Ryle
“Simplicity in preaching is of the utmost importance to every minister who wishes to be useful to souls. Unless you are simple in your sermons you will never be understood, and unless you are understood you cannot do good to those who hear you.”
– J.C. Ryle