by Brian Jones | Oct 27, 2023 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
We would all agree that the worst possible rut to ever be in as a Pastor is living in a perpetual state of distraction, overwhelm, and superficiality. Yet, if someone were to ask us how we’re doing, we’d be lying if we didn’t say that’s how we spend the majority of...
by Steve Sjogren | Jul 5, 2023 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
Have you ever uttered any of these sentences? “I can’t do it!” “That’s way out of my league. I can’t possibly succeed at that.” “I tried that once upon a time, but it didn’t work.” “I always fail at this. Why even...
by Travis Stephens | Dec 16, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
If you look up the definition of margin, you’ll get a few different answers. The edge or border of something. The amount by which a thing is won or falls short. To deposit an amount of money with a broker as security. None of them really communicate what I’m looking...
by Ed Stetzer | Sep 19, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
My identity has too often been tied to the successes or failures of the ministries that I lead—and too frequently in unhealthy ways. It’s easy to find yourself counting heads at church on a Sunday or eyeing up the funds that were raised on any given week, wishing that...
by Jeff Hoglen | Nov 8, 2021 | Church Health, Pastoral Burnout
A church planter has a challenging job. They have to be a church leader, business manager, and community organizer all at the same time. It can be incredibly stressful with an overwhelming workload that is never-ending. Church planting also requires emotional strength...
