How Not to Live Like a Zombie
When I told my wife that I was asked to write an article about rest and was suggested the title: ‘How not to live…
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Could Saying ‘No’ Help You Avoid Ministry Burnout?
Saying ‘no’ isn’t a lack of faith. Sometimes it’s a necessary first step in narrowing our focus and strengthening our faith. I can’t do…
An Anonymous Story from a Pastor’s Wife
I wrote this last week to our church family – but of course, I’m not going to share it with them. I just found…
The Results of our 2015 Pastors Survey and What They Reveal
The following are the results of the 2015 Pastors Survey. We think you’ll find them very insightful. We also encourage you to participate in…
My Advice to Young Pastors. Be Structured. Be Selfish. Be More Like Jesus.
If there was one nugget of advice I could give to each young pastor before entering the pastorate, it would have nothing to do…
Are You Unhappy and Hopeless? Ten Telltale Signs of Depression
I recently came across an interview with Dr. Wayde Goodall, Dean of College of Ministry at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. Apart from the…
You’re Not Only Letting This Church Down, You’re Letting Jesus Down.
I think we can agree that being a pastor is more noble than being a convict. But announce that you are a former pastor…
When Your Gifts Don’t Match Your Ministry
During my first full-time ministry position, through huge amounts of stress and much turmoil, I learned an important lesson: I was serving in a…
These 9 Things Could Revolutionize Your Ministry
I know all too well the burden and stress of ministry and the toll it can have on an individual. As a pastor that…