Life can be so complicated. Can anyone keep up with all the changes that seem to affect every...
Author: Ron Cook
The Pastor’s Struggle to Make and Keep Friends
By Zac Harrel A few years into my pastorate I remember sitting down with my morning cup of coffee...
8 Things to Do When Depression Hits Your Pastor
By Chuck Lawless More and more pastors are dealing with the issue of depression. The pain is often...
I’m a Pastor with Depression
By Gabe Kasper I’m a Pastor. I have depression. There, I said it. I didn’t want to. At least not...
5 Ways Pastors Can Keep From Overextending Themselves
By Dale Chamberlain Pastor burnout has become an epidemic. While political division and a global...
Ten Reminders for Pastoral Joy
By Mike Osborne Seems like every week or so I speak with another discouraged, burned out pastor....
8 Things to Do When You’re Ready to Quit Ministry
By Chuck Lawless Some days in ministry are really hard. God’s people can be troublesome, and few...
How to Manage Conflict and Stay Married in Ministry
By Rick Warren Every relationship—even a good one—has conflict. If you don’t know how to deal with...
Nine Lessons for Pastors Facing Leadership Conflict
By Peter Hess Two years into our church plant, we faced our first major crisis. Two elders left...