3 Ways Leaders Break Unhealthy Dependencies
Good leaders help their followers grow. They keep their followers’ best interests a priority. They invest in their followers. But sometimes we unintentionally hold them back by creating…
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Senior Pastor: Are You Driving Your Staff Crazy?
I heard it again today: “Only senior pastors can understand the incredible pressure a senior pastor is under.” I have no reason to doubt…
The Results of our 2015 Pastors Survey and What They Reveal
The following are the results of the 2015 Pastors Survey. We think you’ll find them very insightful. We also encourage you to participate in…
Are We Asking Pastors the Right Questions? No, We’re Not.
In their book, It Only Hurts on Monday, Drs. Gary McIntosh and Robert Edmondson explore nine key problems facing pastors today: Burnout, professional isolation,…
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…
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 Do I Feed My Family Now that I’m Not a Pastor? A Guide to Jobs for ExPastors
So, you’re a pastor and you’re thinking about calling it quits? It’s time to hand in the towel because you’re burned out, stressed out,…