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
If there was a spiritual discipline that was lacking in pastors today, it would surely be prayer. I speak in a general sense, of course, but many of my pastoral colleagues have admitted that prayer is often neglected in their life and ministry. I have done the same. As we look back on the annuls of history, we see a common theme. Jesus prayed. The … Continue reading The Pastor and Prayer
Now and then we hear news of “revival.” I can think of several times during my ministry where talk of revival was commonplace, including last February (2023) with the events at Asbury University in Kentucky. Naturally, pastors and ministry leaders get asked a lot of questions during these seasons. People are curious and asking – what should we make of all this “revival” talk? It … Continue reading 5 Signs of True Revival
Shepherd the Flock 