Here Are 8 Symptoms You Might Be Burning Out as a Pastor
No one becomes a pastor with the intention of burning out. But when news hit recently that a well-known pastor had resigned because he…
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10 Dangers Every Pastor Needs to Be Aware Of
I encounter so many struggling pastors. And unfortunately, I know so many who used to be pastors, but no longer hold the position. It…
Great Leadership Often Starts With a Broken Heart
When I served as a Pastor at Saddleback Church, one of the things that impressed me most about the church was the hiring requirement…
Scriptures that Comfort, Encourage and Sustain
I’ve had quite the life: from my childhood to early 20’s, all the way to now into my early 40’s. Like you I’ve had numerous…
What God Does with Our Sin
I tend to focus long on my sin, failing sometimes to take God at His Word and accept His forgiveness. When I do that,…
Porn and the Pulpit: Hope for the Struggling Pastor
There’s roughly a fifty-fifty chance your pastor is looking at porn. Pastor Bob—who stands behind the pulpit each weekend—might be studying more than the…
These 7 Practical Tips Will Keep Pastors Encouraged and Healthy in Ministry
Often I’m asked, “What can pastors do to stay healthy, encouraged, and not become another statistic?” Well, to be honest, that’s a difficult question…
5 Things Every Pastor Should NOT Do This Easter Season
With only a handful of days remaining, pastors throughout the country are undoubtedly burning the candle at both ends, spending every waking hour fine-tuning…
Five Ways to Stay Focused on Your Journey
Life is an incredible journey. If we can be real for a second, life can be an incredibly frustrating journey when it comes to…