06/12/2026
In A Time to Be Silent, Darryl Wootton addresses the growing reality of leadership fatigue caused by constant interruption. Drawing from Scripture, personal narrative and cultural observation, he argues that silence is not retreat but recalibration. Wootton challenges leaders to intentionally reduce external noise so they can hear God, discern priorities and respond with wisdom. This article speaks to leaders who feel busy yet unfocused. Read A Time to Be Silent in the Spring 2026 issue of AVAIL Journal at www.AVAILJournal.com.