As my sabbatical approaches, I have been assigned one task: Do whatever would be good for my soul. As I contemplate this assignment, I was reminded of many books that have been good for my soul throughout the years at…
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How does a pastor face criticism from his people?
A helpful way to understand some of the pressures of pastoral ministry is the term “mudslinging.” This is referring to what can be a consistent flow of harsh words, corrections, and criticisms towards the pastor and his decisions. When there…
Posted in Oversight of Souls, The Pastor's Soul
What is an important reason a pastor should not despair if his church is in decline?
I received a large response about my post a couple of weeks ago in regard to whether a pastor should be discouraged about his declining church. Here is one email I received that I now share with you (with permission) with the hopes…
Posted in The Pastor's Soul
What are 8 painful lessons my pastor friend learned about pastoral ministry?
Although painful, sometimes the best lessons are learned from our mistakes. God certainly teaches us in this way, especially pastors. Many of you read Part 1 of an insightful article from my good friend, Kyle McClellan entitled, “Mea Culpa: Learning…
Posted in The Pastor's Soul
