Several years ago, I thought I would try my hand at Twitter (now X). After only a week, I closed my account. It was obvious that Twitter wasn’t for me. My experience with Facebook has proven more enduring. Not long after I became a pastor, I opened an account, but always maintained a love-hate relationship with it. After about seven years, I closed my Facebook … Continue reading How Pastors Can Better Navigate Social Media
More pastors are taking sabbaticals than ever before. Sabbaticals generally last anywhere from 40 days to a year and afford the pastor a chance to step aside from his regular ministry duties for a time of rest, renewal, and reflection. Some take what might be called “emergency sabbaticals” due to unhealthy ministry patterns, fatigue, and burnout. Though not ideal, they are sometimes necessary. However, having … Continue reading 6 Reasons Pastors Should Consider a Sabbatical
I had the privilege of being interviewed earlier this week by my friend Mitch Schultz. Our topic of conversation was “Jonathan Edwards, the Pastor. Continue reading Podcast interview – Jonathan Edwards, the Pastor
Shepherd the Flock 