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What Recent Research Tells Us About Pastoral Longevity
Pastoral burnout rarely has one cause. Discover three interconnected areas that can help pastors build a healthier, more sustainable life…
I’m a Pastor. I Struggle with Anxiety.
Anxiety seems to surface in precisely those areas where I'm operating with a hidden belief that I'm on my own.…
Pastor, Your Weakness Might Be More Impactful Than Your Answers
What if my weakness doesn’t undermine my ability to disciple someone, but actually makes me more useful? What if the…
“Pastor, God Does Not Need You to Burn Out to Grow His Kingdom.”
25+ years into church leadership, I've found a difference between caring for the church vs keeping it running. This is…
Church Systems Failed Me (Jesus Did Not)
Toxic leadership and bad church systems drove me out of ministry. Jesus, counseling, and wise mentors helped me find my…
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What Recent Research Tells Us About Pastoral Longevity
Pastoral burnout rarely has one cause. Discover three interconnected areas that can help pastors build a healthier,…
Escaping the ‘Not Enough’ Mentality
Driven to exhaustion and burnout by a scarcity mindset in ministry, a pastor shares how counseling, prayer,…
“Focus on the Young Lambs, Not the Old Bitter Sheep”
Your time and energy aren't unlimited. Where you invest pastoral attention matters. The ache of pouring yourself…
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Pastor, Your Weakness Might Be More Impactful Than Your Answers
What if my weakness doesn’t undermine my ability to disciple someone, but actually makes me more useful?…
Pastor, You Don’t Need to Have All The Answers!
The certainty-driven model of pastoral leadership is a setup for burnout. When outcomes spiral out of control,…
AI, the Church, & the Opportunity of a Lifetime, feat. Dan Zimbardi
The church is at the precipice of an opportunity of a lifetime (hint: it's AI). Executive pastor…