Do You Suffer From The “Close to the Pastor” Syndrome?
One of the primary reasons churches under 1,000 fail to grow is their Senior Pastors have never called into question, then systematically dismantled, the “close…
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What Should Pastors Do With Personal Pain?
Every leader carries personal pain and baggage not only from his or her family of origin but also from previous ministry experiences. For some, that baggage…
How to Dig out of Leadership Burnout
From time to time every leader and pastor face burnout. The well runs dry. He or she becomes weary in well doing. He runs out…
It’s Okay: Give Yourself a Break
In my first few years of ministry, I was constantly told that I needed to be aware that there would always be more work…
Practical Ways Senior Pastors Can Prevent Burnout
I’m seeing a disturbing trend. As of late a number of highly gifted Senior Pastor friends of mine leading smaller to medium-sized churches have…
The Causes and Cure for Leadership Burnout
Leadership is really tough. Good leaders understand this and manage their lives and leadership demands to avoid burnout. Sometimes, however, even the best leaders get burned out….
Here Are 4 Questions Leaders Should Ask to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a sad reality for many in vocational ministry. For my second book, I commissioned Barna Research, Lifeway Research, and Christianity Today to survey…
Here Are 3 Good Reasons to Heed Limits in Your Leadership
Recently I was pursuing an opportunity that I was really excited about. Not only was it something that I would enjoy, but also it…
6 Tips for Improving Your Personal Finances
Is it really possible to just stop being poor? Not always. There are places in this world where there are no opportunities to pursue, no…