From a post by Geoffrey Kirkland about pastoral burnout, its causes and cure. Since the pastor’s task is utterly impossible in the strength of the flesh, how does a saved sinner, a weak man at best, take up this task and perform it well for the glory of the Savior? Experts and statisticians provide a …
This post from The Christward Collective observes that, in 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6, Paul outlines what a pastoral ministry should not be before outlining its positive character in verses 7-12. So, here is what ministry should not be; areas that need to be guarded against lest a pastor go off the rails: First, Paul speaks of …
From Alistair Bain, reflections on pastoral life flowing from the life of Muhammad Ali: I hear some church leaders say things like “it’s better to burn out than rust out” and “there’s no such thing as retirement for a preacher” or “preach until you drop” and I think I know what they are saying. They …
People who lead churches can be under the scrutiny of everyone, but, at the same time can avoid the sort of examination that is needed for growth. These five questions are a good start in terms of developing honest self-awareness and accountability. The article at Christianity Today expands on these subjects and model questions: 1. …
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