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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.
These Four Churches Are Reaching A Lonely World – With Sports
These four churches are showing that people living with loneliness won’t attend standard church services, but they are much more likely show up for soccer leagues, open gyms, and community watch parties.
The Hire Most Pastors Make Too Late…
For many churches, the pastor assumes more organizational responsibility than one person should. It feels manageable at first, then it becomes demanding, then all-consuming. The church moves to hire an executive pastor... but by the time the hire gets made, the pastor is running on empty.
154 Pastors Told Me What’s Hardest About Pastoring
57 out of 154 pastors (more than 30%) ranked spiritual apathy as more difficult than financial pressure or loneliness.
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.
Feedback Needed: What’s Your Sermon Development Process?
We're putting together a resource on sermon development, and before we write a word, we want to hear from you.
How to Choose Sunday School Materials for Your Church
Choosing Sunday School materials is a critical decision that helps shape the next generation of church leaders. Success starts with defining your church's specific needs, evaluating curriculum for theological soundness, and incorporating teacher support.