The Lonely Pastor and 6 Ways to Dig Out
Loneliness is a deep ache in our soul and it doesn’t necessarily imply that we are physically alone. Some of the loneliest people in…
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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…
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…
Here Are 8 Reasons Church Conflicts Often Burn out of Control Quickly
As a pastor, I sometimes felt like I spent all my time putting out fires in the church. It might have been right for…
10 Questions Leaders Should Ask Each Week
Annual evaluations are helpful and necessary. At the seminary where I teach, we do end-of-the-academic year faculty evaluations.They push us to ask how we…
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…
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….
After Experimenting, I Finally Realized Porn Was an Issue
“I’ve been to psychologists and psychiatrists for the last 8 years. Have been diagnosed with depression, severe social anxiety, severe memory impairment, and a…
The Importance of Falling Fast
When I lived in Cincinnati, I learned how to snow ski. Well, kind of. I am definitely not a great snow skier, not the…