From a post by Stephen Altrogge which mentioned reasons why pastors can feel discouraged. This one pretty much sums it up at the moment. Unlike most jobs, pastoral work is never completed. There are no project deadlines and they can’t usually see tangible evidence of progress. The pastor’s work is only complete when he stops …
The hobby-less pastor. I don’t usually enjoy answering this question either: “What are you hobbies?” Now, you have to understand that at that time, I had just come off an eight-year educational bender. Between working and studying, I didn’t have much hobby time. I fumbled around for an answer and said with confident uncertainty, “Reading.” …
I hope you hear a forgetful preacher tomorrow. From H.B. Charles Jr: Personal holiness, spiritual growth, and ministerial faithfulness are rooted in what you remember and what you forget. You should never forget what the Lord has sovereignly and graciously done for you. You should not forget what God has called you from and what …
Deeply penetrating analysis of pastoral life by Zack Eswine. “Why is it that those who give their days to a vocation charged with the enjoyment, love and glory of God remain so vulnerable to the loneliness and isolation that any human being can feel?” “Loneliness flourishes as restful human companionship fades. Pastors need people; not …
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