Pastoring In Pandemic, Part 3: Enlarging Your Soul Through Coronavirus Grief & Loss
On Good Friday. April 10, 2020 (a poignant day to do such a thing), I had the privilege of spending about 90 minutes with a […]
Pastoring In Pandemic, Part 2: Sabbath As a Hidden Gem
One by one, Governors across the United States are calling “Stay At Home” or “Shelter In Place” Orders. Legal decrees, or commands, that direct individuals […]
How’s Your Sleep Hygiene?
We all hear of the importance and benefits of good sleep each night, yet it seems few of us get it. Here are some helpful […]
Taken a Look at Your Work Hours Lately?
NBC News did a short piece tonight on the price we’re paying because of overwork. It doesn’t mention those in ministry, but it might as […]
Reducing the Rate of Pastoral Suicides
Suicide is not a new issue by any means. When a family member of a pastor commits suicide, we’re certainly sad and feel for the […]
Getting Our Arms Around Rick Warren’s Story
I am daily amazed and inspired at how Rick Warren is being real and yet still faith-full amidst his grief over the suicide of his […]
A Prayer For Leaders in light of MLK Day
In an email from Ruth Haley Barton‘s Transforming Center, this piece resonated deeply with me. As yesterday’s US Presidential Inauguration fell on the observance of […]
What Bill Hybels Wants Every Pastor To Know
…. how he got into counseling. Yes, you read that right! Bill Hybels really wants you to know that he’s in counseling, and he believes […]
What Pastors Should Know Before Their Sabbatical
Note from Paul: I’m pleased to introduce you to guest bloggers Martin Sanders and Warren Bird, who published this article elsewhere. They have graciously agreed […]
What Got Us Here Won’t Get Us There, Part 2
In my last post (too long ago), I mentioned I would be writing more on the issue of insecurity, especially within pastors and leaders. Today, […]