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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2 Tough Questions Every Pastor Should Ask Themselves About Their Spouse
My wife, Beverley, was a pastor’s wife for more than 30 years. During those three decades, she exhibited myriad emotions as she went about…
God is the Goal. Not More People. Not More Baptisms.
Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. (1…
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…
Why Do So Many Pastors Leave the Ministry? The Facts Will Shock You
A few years after I had left the ministry, a co-worker came and asked if I wouldn’t mind talking and praying for her friend…
How to Handle Stupid Things People Say
Some people say stupid things. It’s true, unfortunately. People will talk about you behind your back. They will talk about your family. They will…
Build A Bridge And Get Over It
A few years after I left the pastorate, I remember having a conversation with an individual that didn’t set well with me. In a…