One simple practice will help you maintain your mental health and joy during the COVID-19 days. Yesterday, I read a Gallup survey that said 14% say they are “happy” right now. Another 11% rate themselves as “somewhat happy.” This is the lowest level of happiness ever recorded by the folks at Gallup. As a church […]
Mental Health in Ministry
9 Relationships Every Pastor Needs to be Healthy
Be intentional about the relationships you need in your life, and you will be a stronger, more effective church leader. Pastor, do you have the relationships you need in your life? It’s easy for us to feel a lack of friendship, because we’ve seen our friends leave the church or move away. We could use […]
Why Ministry Hurts and What to Do About it
Sometimes ministry hurts. There’s grief and pain for church leaders. It’s like a violent storm that comes from every angle against us. Discouragement. Depression. Quitting. Being fired. Wanting to turn your back on church and ministry. Why is the downside of being in ministry so huge? And why does it hit all of us? Prayerfully read on, church […]
7 Surprising Barna Trends Will Make You a Stronger Pastor
Have you seen Barna Trends 2018? I know. So much to read and so little time… But you don’t want to miss this. Because knowing what’s going on makes you a stronger pastor. The Barna team believes that combining credible knowledge with clear thinking enables us to navigate our personal lives and ministries more successfully. […]
This is What Makes Pastors’ Families Resilient
I remember the day I told my son that even if he were a criminal in jail, I would still love him. He had made a teenage kind of mistake, and we were working through the aftermath. After I affirmed my love for him, I saw him stand up, go out and do the right thing, and navigate […]