You’re Not a Wallflower! (Appreciating a Pastor’s Wife)
Have you ever felt like a wallflower? I have and so have many of the pastors’ wives I talk with. (Whether or not you’re a…
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Five Ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Yes, there is a “Pastor Appreciation Month!” I’m so glad there is! This is a month to practice what we…
360 Degree Feedback for Pastors and Leaders
How do the people you lead experience your ministry? Have you ever asked them for feedback in order to learn how you might improve? Probably…
Pastors Under Pressure
The biggest change that’s needed in your church is where you place your expectations. Imagine the church service like a play with three roles: Prompter,…
Gossip in Church Hurts
A pastor’s wife told me that she overheard an elder’s wife and a newcomer to the church gossiping about her. The elder’s wife said smugly,…
The Best Way to Support your Pastor
I love it when people ask me, “How can I best support my pastor?” I love this question because caring for pastors and their spouses…
Shhhh! Silent Prayer in Church
The prophet urges us, “The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him” (Habakkuk 1:13). The Psalmist invites us…
I was Lonely at Church
I know what it’s like to feel lonely. The worst thing is to be in a group of people and feel alone. I used to…
Statement of Christian Faith and Doctrine
Soul Shepherding and its founders, staff, and network members are guided by these core beliefs: God We believe in one God, Creator, and Lord of…
Help Wanted in the Church: Spiritual Mentors
An anxious man asked one of the Desert Fathers of long ago for help in his prayer life. The wise mentor invited him first to…