Why Pastors Quit. And What We Can Do To Change The Statistics.
My journey as a pastor had quite a few ups and downs. Although there were many aspects of serving in full-time ministry that I…
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The Ministry Destroyed My Marriage. Twice.
I get emails and phone calls and comments and messages every single day. Mostly from people who just want to share their story with…
From Resignation to Restoration
I am one of those pastors, who, like so many others, became an expastor. People had always enjoyed my Bible studies and several people…
Why Loving All People Left This Pastor Jobless
My parents would tell you that I was never good at conforming, though I’m not sure this is true. I conformed to the surf…
Does ‘Just Get Over It’ Actually Work? Thoughts on Overcoming Burnout
Some things take longer to get over. Burnout is a serious condition that has resulted from a grinding down process which has taken years,…
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…
What Does a Healthy Balanced Life Look Like? Rob Bell on Ministry Burnout
Rob Bell, author and founding pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, talks about ministry burnout. He asks, if you were the lead pastor, what…
The Process of Accountability
I remember sitting in my office, watching the cursor flash on the Word document that was to be my sermon. But it was blank….