Pastoral Leadership

“In the interpretation of the responses, the study authors articulated five things that contribute to stress and, one could argue, be correlated to mental illness in clergy.” - Church Leaders

“The practice is more obvious when the message is not expository or the application is not plainly taught from the text. Preaching is used, not to expound the scripture, but to ‘send a message’ to a specific individual or group of individuals from the pulpit during the sermon.” - Proclaim & Defend

“I received the below question, which is often asked concerning this issue: ‘If a minister confides to leaders in his church that they are contemplating suicide, do you think their ministry is over?’ I responded that it depends on the church. Unfortunately, we all know that would be disqualifying a lot of churches.” - Christianity Today

When to Speak Out? A Pastor’s Engagement with Current Issues

From the book: “To be able to bring them the one thing needful when all other things fade away, there’s nothing quite like it. To have something to give when everyone else stands by helplessly, to be able to say something of eternal significance when all other speech, however well-intended, rings hollow on the ear—this is an experience that humbles every pastor.” - Challies

“Love the people of God where they are, no matter how weird they may be.” - Strange Tales from the Pulpit Supply Circuit

And Now, the Star of the Show….

“We have not been producing enough young leaders to fill the gap and I think I know some of the reasons why.” - Proclaim & Defend

5 Types of Pastors Who Bungle Abuse in the Church

“We’ve all heard, and perhaps shared, these ‘staggering’ scary stats about pastors who leave the ministry every month. The truth is sometimes worse than myth, but fortunately not in this case.” - Facts & Trends