Eileen Needed a Fresh Touch from God
We all long for a fresh touch of God in our souls. Often it comes when we hear someone share vulnerably about a personal struggle…
Tag: Burnout
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…
Life Events Stress Test
How is your stress level? What changes have you gone through in the last year that may be affecting your health and well-being? The Life…
Prevent Burnout: Be a Mary-nated Martha!
“But Martha was distracted with much serving” (Luke 10:40, ESV). Do these words haunt you? They do me. Like Martha I have given my life…
When Jesus Calls
Christ came to meet me in the garden of my soul, but I was busy. He was longing to share fragrances of love with me,…
Don’t be Nibbled to Death!
As pastors and ministry leaders, we’re prone to give too much of ourselves, to do too much and try too hard. Its the same for…
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…
Unfair Expectations on the Pastor’s Wife (Ministry Stress Statistics)
Perhaps the most unsung person in a church is the pastor’s wife. Hers is a very difficult and stressful role. (When the pastor is a…
Pastor Stress Statistics
These are some of the stressors that pastors talk with us about.
Jesus Set Boundaries
Many Christians I’ve talked with over the years, including pastors and other leaders, feel guilty if they say no to helping others or if they…