When we start this adventure of church planting, we typically have visions of community, transformation, and significant Kingdom impact. Yet, amidst these hopeful aspirations, we must brace ourselves for an undeniable truth: suffering and challenges are not mere...
Pastoral burnout is a serious issue impacting many church leaders. The demands of ministry can lead to exhaustion and discouragement. Recognizing the signs and taking proactive steps is crucial.
The articles below will help you understand pastoral burnout and provide strategies to overcome it. Your health and ministry matter, and we’re here to support you.
Brian Jones Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Featured, Pastoral Burnout
Depression And Burnout – Help For Senior Pastors
Sep 26, 2022
Almost every single Senior Pastor I’ve coached over the last two years have dealt with depression and burn out. I...
Brian Davis Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Pastoral Burnout
3 Point-Blank Truths For Pastors
Sep 22, 2022
As a Pastor, there are lots of things in your mind. (It’s a jungle in there – lol) It’s a Social Media world,...
Ed Stetzer Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
When Your Identity is Wrapped Up into Your Ministry
Sep 19, 2022
My identity has too often been tied to the successes or failures of the ministries that I lead—and too frequently in...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
7 Ways Pastors and Spouses Can Find True Friends
Aug 11, 2022
Pastors and spouses can find true friends. Really, they can. Of course, people talk. People gossip. People love to...
Brian Davis Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
7 Ways the enemy ATTACKS Church Leaders
Jun 23, 2022
For those of us who believe in the Bible as the true Word of God, we believe that God established the CHURCH as His...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Pastoral Burnout
Things I’ve Been Watching, Reading, Pondering
Jun 10, 2022
Here is a weekly summary of some random things in my life. Basically, it's a list of what I’m watching, listening to,...
Brian Davis Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
5 Connections Every Pastor Needs
May 26, 2022
The life of a Pastor is very rewarding but is also one of (if not THE) most challenging and difficult. Pastors often...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
The Biggest Battle in Leadership
May 16, 2022
I’m convinced the biggest battle in leadership is often within the emotions of a leader – and equally powerful – the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Longevity in the Pastorate
Dec 21, 2021
Church leaders like pastors and elders have a meaningful vocation because they help people to find faith in Jesus as...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Pastoral Burnout
Discouraged?
Nov 8, 2021
A church planter has a challenging job. They have to be a church leader, business manager, and community organizer all...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Why Senior Pastors Must Be Scholarly And Pragmatic
Jun 29, 2021
My very first ministry internship was with a pastor who, by his own admission, wasn’t really into scholarly study....
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Pastor’s Monday Morning Blues?
Jun 14, 2021
Pastors, if you are anything like me, Mondays can be tough. Tough in many ways. For starters, there is the physical...