stress
11 reasons the Christmas season can be burdensome for pastors
This week, my mentoring group at Southeastern Seminary and I talked about stress on pastors during the Christmas season. Having had the discussion, I decided to revise this post to remind us to pray for pastors. Here’s why this season can be tough on pastors:We minister to folks who are especially hurting during the holiday […]
From stressed to blessed
Scripture for today: Psalm 55:22 A man was pushing a cart in a supermarket that contained, in addition to his groceries, a screaming baby. As he proceeded back and forth in the aisles, he continued repeating softly, “Keep calm, George. Don’t get excited, George. Don’t yell, George.” A lady, watching in admiration nearby, said, “You […]
Bible Studies for Life, Oct. 6: Uncomplicated relationships
Sanctified relationships should be “empty of” and “full of.”
If it’s over your head, it’s under His feet
Maybe you are at a point where everything is good, yet you are still in despair.
A sunset drive and reflections on the pace of life
At some point, we have to stop the madness. We have to change the pace.
9 reasons preacher’s kids stray
“… I’ve talked with a lot of “PK’s” who struggled at some point in their Christian walk.”
How to do what only you can do
“I finally learned that ministry success isn’t about getting results. It’s about getting the right results.”
How a young pastor deals with stress
“I would be a classic candidate for burnout if I had not become more disciplined …”
Study: Lack of support reason pastors leave pastorate
The study by LifeWay Research points to ways churches can encourage pastors to stay in the ministry.