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If the words “disconnected” or “chaotic” could be used to describe your volunteer ministry, consider these as reasons.

Danny Franks speaks candidly about developing healthy relationships with volunteers, how to handle conflict, and avoiding resentment when apathy is present.

The collision of two particular issues is what I believe lead many pastors to exhaustion and sum up my biggest regret.

Set rhythms that keep you connected with your community. But don’t let the brightness of that screen dim your relationship with the One who called you.

Pastors bear tremendous weight in caring for the souls of people and can feel overworked. But those aren’t the main reasons they burn out.

Programming, preaching and parties. These are just a few of the ministry challenges during the Christmas season. But here’s some encouragement—for both the leader and the churchgoer.

In this episode Ben and Lynley revisit recent conversations and “double click” on some of the most impactful insights from podcast guests.

When ministry leaders are busy addressing other people’s hurts, they tend to minimize or neglect their own emotional health. And that’s dangerous.

Based on what we know of God—and the people He chooses to carry out His work—we should look outside ourselves for success in our callings.

What happens when searing loss hits a leader’s family? How does a ministry family process grief while simultaneously leading a church?

Whether it’s spurred on by criticism, impacts of church life on the family, or unrealistic expectations, every ministry will be touched by anger on some level.

Pastor Appreciation Month is almost over. But the love a pastor and his family feel shouldn’t be relegated to October.

In ministry, vulnerability is scary and trust is hard-earned. And few people truly understand what it’s like to live inside the glass house; it can be a lonely, isolated place.

What’s really behind those pervasive feelings of guilt in the life of a church leader? Gain tools from a biblical counselor to escape the spiral of self- or church-imposed expectations.

Ministry is never finished, but there must be edges to what we plan to accomplish. There must be a rhythm of productivity and leisure.