Posts tagged renewal
The Solution for an Unsustainable Pace

Every now and then I will hear a leader say, “I am absolutely out of gas! I’m going to ask my board for a sabbatical.” I’m hearing it even more often in these current trying times.

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Recovering From the Christmas Rush

For many, work slows down during the Christmas season.  Children are off school.  College students are on semester break. Some businesses actually shut down in the week between Christmas and New Year’s.  Many individuals simply use vacation or personal days. Pastors don’t have that opportunity.

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Pastors in Peril

I was privileged to lead a wonderful church for nearly 35 years.  That I was able to do so, however, is tragically rare. The majority of those who shared my vocation did not share my celebration.  Indeed, the median tenure of pastors is 6 years. It’s not just that pastors move on from their churches.  Many of them move out of ministry completely. 

The fact is, pastors today are in peril. 

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