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
Marriage is a gift of God. “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord” (Proverbs 18:22). When a couple decides to tie the knot, we should celebrate and rejoice with them. As Christians, we always want to elevate the beauty and goodness of marriage. But there is another side to this. Divorce stats are not particularly encouraging. … Continue reading Pre-Marital Counseling Topics for Pastors
Shepherd the Flock 