Giving Yourself Permission to Pause
I was talking with a leader recently who is wrestling with exhaustion and fear of burnout. As a leader of a fast-growing non-profit, she…
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Pastors Can Make the Worst Friends
Most pastors are nice people, they just don’t make good friends. That may seem harsh to say, but as a pastor, I think it…
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…
It’s Okay: Give Yourself a Break
In my first few years of ministry, I was constantly told that I needed to be aware that there would always be more work…
Practical Ways Senior Pastors Can Prevent Burnout
I’m seeing a disturbing trend. As of late a number of highly gifted Senior Pastor friends of mine leading smaller to medium-sized churches have…
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….
How Not to Live Like a Zombie
When I told my wife that I was asked to write an article about rest and was suggested the title: ‘How not to live…
The Weight and Joy of Being a Pastor: Loneliness
If you talk to any pastor or his wife and ask them about friends, more than likely you will get a sad, longing look….
3 Reasons Why Clergy Care Matters
At one point, I was a part-time youth and worship pastor, working a full-time job in a school system, and running a photography business….