Learning to Rest on Sabbatical
Kristi and I are on Day Ten of our thirty day Sabbatical, which I described in the devotional I wrote just before we started: “Our…
Tag: Pastors
Our First Sabbatical (Why Pastors Need This!)
As you read this Kristi and I have just begun a Sabbatical together! Since starting Soul Shepherding in 2009 I’ve helped other pastors go on Sabbatical,…
Remembering Ray Ortlund Sr.
Eight years ago today on July 22, 2007 Ray Ortlund, Sr. passed through the veil into the eternal world of the Father. Ray was the…
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…
The Hidden Hero You Need
There's a hero hidden in your community who can inspire you to praise God and become more like Jesus. Here are some examples of hero pastors ready to offer the care of Christ to you and your family.
Serve What You’re Cooking
The number one problem that pastors and ministry leaders have is neglecting the care of their own souls under God. My analysis of the many…
Prevent Burnout: Renew Your Life in Christ
Burnout is a huge problem for pastors and leaders. The way to prevent burnout is to draw life from God, not our own self. Then God overflows from our life, to our good works, to our ministry, to our job. We burnout when we rely on our own strength and abilities and give too much to our job and ministry.
Jesus’ Beatitudes for Pastors
Pastors today are under tremendous pressure to succeed. But what does it mean to succeed? The culture says, “You’re blessed if your church has more and…
A Pastor and Wife’s Divine Romance
Ray and Anne Ortlund have been an inspiration to Kristi and I. They showed us what it looks like for busy pastors, busy ministry leaders,…
What is the Gospel According to You?
“In your life and ministry what is the Gospel according to you? How do you convey the Good News of Jesus?” This is the question that…