Let’s face it. Pastors work long hours and deal with loads of stress. The challenges and pressures of ministry can take a toll on the body, especially over the long haul. Several years ago, during a particularly stressful season of ministry, my health broke down. I ended up in the ER with serious a heart issue that required over a year of recovery. If pastors … Continue reading 6 Keys to Staying Healthy in Ministry
Out of all the jobs out there, I am convinced being a pastor’s wife is among the hardest. Yes, being a pastor is hard, but being married to a pastor is perhaps even harder. Many a pastor’s wife has told her husband, “I’ve had enough! I can’t do this anymore.” Pastor’s wives need the ministry of the whole body of Christ, including that of their … Continue reading 6 Ways Pastors Can Minister to Their Wives
As a pastor, I have discovered that just the thought of “family worship” or “family devotions” can be overwhelming to Christian parents. Perhaps one of the reasons for this is because parents think they need to duplicate the Sunday morning worship service. The reality is that family worship doesn’t have to be complicated. Quite simply, family worship is the family coming together to worship God. … Continue reading Committing to Family Worship
Shepherd the Flock 