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3 Causes of Depletion in Pastoral Ministry
I was in my stride, doing as much as I possibly could as efficiently as it could be done. There was nothing remaining on my to-do list and my inbox was empty. Sermons were prepped in advance and all was going smoothly. Then one night, when I was visiting a member in the hospital, one…
Read MoreWhen Retirement Is Not What You Expect
Virtually all of us look forward to the day we will retire; simultaneously we’re not quite sure what we will actually experience! We know it will be different, and anticipate it will bring time and space for more fun, enjoyment of life, and relief from the more toilsome aspects of “work.” A significant number of…
Read MoreNothing to Lose. Nothing to Prove.
Over the past several months I have had the pleasure of meeting with a young church leader. Just a few months ago his home church tapped him to step into a full-time role for which he was not prepared. They knew him well, watched his life and considered him worthy of the position. The problem for…
Read More3 Ways To Help Break Undesirable Patterns
It’s July… and August is coming soon. What does this mean? Well for me, over the years it’s proven to reveal that I’m easily irritated. That I’m really not enjoying the company of people I love and love to lead like the previous months. That Lisa and I are destined to have our annual emotional…
Read MoreRegarding Abortion
It is likely that by the last Thursday in June 2022 the Supreme Court of the United States will release its ruling regarding what is possibly the most contentious issue facing our nation today, and will potentially reverse legal precedent that has lasted nearly 50 years. SCOTUS appears to be poised to undo Roe v.…
Read MoreHow To Respond When You’re Being Attacked
Betrayal. Nothing cuts deeper, stings longer and leaves us bewildered like betrayal. If you’re in ministry for any length of time, you’ve tased the bitterness of this cup. It comes to all of those who are willing to be identified as followers of Christ and, even more, as under shepherds. Whether it’s the echo of…
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