5 Ways to Survive and Thrive in Ministry
There is a famous quote from Charles Spurgeon that constantly rings in my head: “Do not enter the ministry if you can help it.”…
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Does Saying “Yes” to God Always Bring Healing and Wholeness?
Recently, I attended a retirement service for the pastor who had served at our church for 17 years. It was also a commissioning service,…
Can God Use Me One Last Time? An ExPastor’s Journey Back to Ministry
Like most pastors leaving ministry, I experienced loads of pain, disappointment and heartbreak. Part of me longed to get back into ministry and part…
Is There Life After Ministry? An ExPastor Answers the Question After the Call
I was in the ministry full time from my early twenties leaving Bible School through to the age of 30 before having a dramatic…
When Faith Fades & Pastors Stop Believing
There seems to be a growing number of, or at least a growing amount of attention toward, clergy who have stepped away from their…
Why Things Ahead Are Far Greater Than Anything We Leave Behind
I have found myself sitting in a big, reclining leather chair. It’s one of two that face a large window that overlooks the back…
What are Denominations Doing to Support ExPastors and Pastors Looking to Leave?
“One thing I have noticed is that when pastors leave or are let go, denominations do little in the way of helping. I’m sure…
Our Story Matters. An Interview with ExPastors Founder, Bo Lane.
Troy McLaughlin, founder of Project Pastor, recently had me as a guest on his podcast. He asked some great questions and we started out…
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…