by Thom S. Rainer It can be done. You can go from pastorally fried to evangelistically fired up. There are few vocations that can engender burnout like the pastorate. The demands on a pastor’s time, emotions, and energy can be overwhelming. When I was a pastor, I often felt at least the symptoms … [Read more...]
The Top Seven Regrets of Pastors
By Thom S. Rainer If you are preparing for a life in pastoral ministry, you should master vicarious learning. These insights will serve you well as you attempt to overcome the burdens of the pastoral office. Learn from the veterans. I recently interviewed more than twenty pastors who had been in … [Read more...]
Refresher for the Orthodox Pastor
By Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) Originally entitled "Refresher for a Russian Orthodox Pastor" 1. Having accepted the grace of ordination, bear in mind of what a gift and of what mercy the Lord has found you worthy – and what responsibility you now bear. A priest is an apostle to his … [Read more...]
A Bullseye On Their Back
Another gem from the Ministry Best Practices webblog. It's not easy being a pastor. Here are some stats why: 50% of pastors’ marriages will end in divorce 80% of seminary graduates will leave ministry in the first 5 years 70% of pastors are grossly underpaid (compared to the amount of work … [Read more...]
Pastoring No Plush Gig
by Brad A. Greenberg No one can make you feel guilty like a pastor. Or in this case a New York Times story about pastoral burnout that I’ve been meaning to write about for two weeks: The findings have surfaced with ominous regularity over the last few years, and with little notice: Members of … [Read more...]
