One Pastor Shares 4 Steps to Escaping Depression
My name is David. And I’m a pastor who deals with bouts of depression. I don’t write as one who is specialized in the…
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Perry Noble: The Frankenstein Syndrome
“It’s alive. It’s alive!” These famous words were spoken in the 1931 movie version of Frankenstein. We all know the scene, even if we…
3 Reasons Why Clergy Care Matters
At one point, I was a part-time youth and worship pastor, working a full-time job in a school system, and running a photography business….
From the First Scars to the Road to Healing: Thoughts from a Pastor’s Wife.
Years ago, Cat Stevens penned this line … “the first cut is the deepest,” which is completely true in so many aspects of life….
Anne Jackson on Forgiveness and Reconciliation
I never thought there was much difference between reconciliation and forgiveness. In my heart, it all kind of meant the same thing – letting…
Here Are 4 Questions for Emotionally Healthy Supervision
Every year at our Emotionally Healthy Leadership Conference I am asked: “How is supervision in an emotionally healthy church different? What makes it distinct?”…
Are You a Defeated Pastor? Here Are 9 Characteristics.
Over the years as a church consultant and seminary professor, I’ve worked with a lot of pastors who are defeated in the work of…
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…
Pastor and Staff Conflict: Here Are 10 Causes
Over my years of consulting, I’ve been thrust into the middle of staff conflicts. I’ve seen situations where the pastor was the problem; times…