by Dave Workman | Jul 5, 2024 | Church Leadership
I love pastors. Been there, done it, got the proverbial t-shirt. It’s a tough gig. The job of pastoring is broad simply by definition and the “shepherd” metaphor: the care, instruction, protection, direction, and correction of the sheep. A shepherd’s job is...
by Jeff Hoglen | May 29, 2024 | Church Leadership, Featured, Pastoral Burnout
Leading a church is one of the most rewarding callings, but it’s not without its hidden challenges. Many of these struggles are rarely discussed openly, yet they’re an integral part of the pastoral journey. Let’s dive into the less-discussed realities of pastoral...
by Scott Thomas | May 27, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Church planters, as I have observed and personally experienced, live in a constant state of being either angry, depressed, or they are delusional. You might say, “I am neither angry nor depressed.” Delusional: “An idiosyncratic belief or impression that is not in...
by Dave Workman | Oct 18, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Way back in 1984, I stepped into a living room with 20 people and fell in love with a new churchplant. Thirty years later, I gave my last sermon there after having stepped down as senior pastor. I still loved the church. Don’t get me wrong—there were a...