Christmas Confessions of a Former Full-Time Pastor’s Wife
This Christmas season is the first time my spouse has not been on staff at a church in over 20 years. It wasn’t until…
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Resting Is Not the Same as Quitting
Before another weekend rolls around, I’d like to offer a delineation: resting is not the same as quitting. Resting is temporary, quitting is permanent….
Here are 4 Big Ways to Avoid Burnout
Here’s the cold, hard truth: Around 53 pastors will quit today. Let’s not make it 54. Look, we all know what it feels like…
My Experience With Anxiety and How You Can Help Your Pastor
The first time I had an anxiety attack I didn’t know what was happening. It was about ten minutes into my sermon when I…
When Passion and Enthusiasm Leads to Less Burnout
God has wired you uniquely — your DNA and what makes you tick is different from mine and those around you. God has a…
So Many Pastors Burning Out. What Can We Do?
The pain of one pastor is intensified under the unforgiving glare of the spotlight, while the pain of another is ignored. Both hurt equally….
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…
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…