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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 and ministry.
Escaping the ‘Not Enough’ Mentality
Driven to exhaustion and burnout by a scarcity mindset in ministry, a pastor shares how counseling, prayer, and learning that Jesus is enough restored his peace, joy, and perspective.
“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 into someone who won't budge, year after year, is real. Pastors know it.
When to Eat Crow (& When Not To)
When you’ve messed up, own it. When you haven’t, let it go. Pastoral leadership requires knowing when to apologize—and when to trust God with your reputation.
Pastor, Get GREAT Feedback By Using This Word:
Stop asking for feedback. Ask for advice instead. Feedback looks backward at what happened, while advice looks forward to what’s next. This simple word change can transform your ministry conversations today.
Is “I Want a Bigger Church” a Red flag, or No?
Most conversations about church growth land in one of two camps: desire for growth is an ego problem, or growth is a natural sign of health. Both have something to offer, but both miss a crucial piece.
Sats Solanki (Reflect Church) on Plural Leadership
Most pastors carry the expectation that they need to have all the answers. Sats Solanki, pastor of Reflect Church in London, stumbled into plural leadership almost by accident, and what he found on the other side surprised him: the pressure changed.
Behind the Logo: Jessica Quinones, VP of SteepleMate
Behind every ChMS provider is a team with a ministry mindset—and in this case, a pastor’s heart. In this candid piece, Jessica Quinones, VP of SteepleMate, shares 10 things your ChMS provider wishes you knew but rarely says out loud.
How to Start a Ministry: Step by Step to Lasting Impact
Starting a ministry is exciting, but without a clear plan, you’ll face roadblocks like mission confusion, wasted time, and difficulty building a team. This guide will help you create a strong strategy to set your ministry up for long-term success.