The Number One Way to Predict If Your Marriage Will Last
A man and a woman were involved in a car crash and both of their cars were demolished. After their cars came to a…
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4 Thoughts on Busyness and Pastors’ Schedules
Three words stopped me in my tracks yesterday and broke my heart. While on my way to a highly packed and anticipated schedule, the…
Here Are 3 Mistakes Leaders Make When Starting a New Year
Here is a typical scene the week after Christmas… A leader gets some rest, feels rejuvenated, and the burden to lead the team better…
Here Are 6 Tips to Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Every January millions make new year’s resolutions. The top ones include lose weight, quit smoking, use money more wisely, and spend more time with…
We Did Not Know to Call It Burnout
One Sunday during March 1965, the worship service at our church in Baltimore, MD got out early. Great, I thought. That gives me more…
Preaching: The Weight and Joy of Being a Pastor
There is a weight that pastors feel that I don’t know translates into other jobs. I think that people in churches can know about…
Here are 4 Big Ways to Avoid Burnout
Here’s the cold, hard truth: Around 53 pastors will quit today. Let’s not make it 54. Look, we all know what it feels like…
10 Dangers Every Pastor Needs to Be Aware Of
I encounter so many struggling pastors. And unfortunately, I know so many who used to be pastors, but no longer hold the position. It…
Great Leadership Often Starts With a Broken Heart
When I served as a Pastor at Saddleback Church, one of the things that impressed me most about the church was the hiring requirement…