The Rise and Fall of a Hero
There is a hero within us that wants to be recognized for making a positive difference in the lives of other people. That’s why when…
Tag: Pastors
Discouraged Pastors
Over half of pastors are discouraged right now. It’s similar for all kinds of ministry leaders. (You may not consider yourself a “ministry leader” but…
Sabbath as Praying and Playing
Eugene Peterson has been a spiritual mentor to me through his writings. Years ago in his book Working the Angles: the Shape of Pastoral Integrity I…
Stress Overload Inventory
Pastors and other leaders are especially vulnerable to stress overload, as well as to burnout, because it’s difficult to set boundaries when leading a ministry…
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…
The Soul of a Leader Needs Shepherding
When the shepherds in our churches and Christian organizations are depressed, overstressed, or struggling with compulsive behavior, then the sheep they care for suffer. If pastors…
Step Out of the Cycle of Addiction
Over the years I’ve talked with many people, including pastors and ministry leaders, who are caught in the snares of a compulsive behavior. They keep…
Selah for a Busy Pastor
Kent was ten minutes late for his meeting with me again. He tried to make a joke of it, “I’m sorry. I guess I need…
Prayer for Men in Ministry
We call upon you, O Jesus, to be the Leader of the retreat Bill is leading this weekend at Palomar Christian Conference Center for 20…
The Pastor of the Grocery Store
A young man named Johnny had Downs Syndrome and worked as a grocery store bagger. He didn’t feel that he had much to offer other…