If you have been at a church for seven years or more, the rest, refreshment, and reset that a sabbatical can provide may be missing in your ministry plan for longevity and personal and relational health.
A Sabbatical May Be the Reset You Need in Ministry
The Role of Pastors in Fostering a Healthy, Biblical Self-Image
Developing a sound mind and self-image is crucial to mental and spiritual health. As God-appointed shepherds, pastors should care for people’s spiritual and mental health. This, in turn, will be vital in assisting believers in discovering their life’s meaning in accordance with their objective, unchanging, and eternally secure identity in Christ.
Learning Safe is Okay
A parent once asked, “Why is it that the minute our family is having a fun time together and things seem to be going well, is when our child melts […]
Helping Someone Deal with Grief
The weight of sorrow can feel unbearable, but with compassion, understanding, and the love of God, it is possible to help someone who is grieving.
The Pastor’s Essential Library: Shepherding the Pastor: Help for the Early Years of Ministry
Shepherding the Pastor helps pastors approach challenges that arise early in ministry with faith, wisdom, and patience.
Six “A’s” to Support Your Husband in Ministry
The husband in ministry needs his wife to help him balance his weaknesses, provide encouragement, and be spiritual support. This article will give you six ideas to support your husband.
6 Ways to Minister to the Grieving
Grief ministry is a crucial part of pastoral ministry. When death touches your congregation, you must be prepared. Following the death of a church member, there are a few things to remember during the grieving process.
Antley Bixler Syndrome: The Inside Story
They found out their 2-week-old son was only the 105th person to ever be diagnosed with Antley-Bixler syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
Bridging the Intersection of Archaeology and Faith
Discover how archaeology bridges science and faith, empowering families to explore the Bible’s truths.
Using Songs to Battle Discouragement
Pastor, discouragement in your people is not a sign of your failure as a shepherd, nor is it a sign of their failure. It is the natural result of living in a fallen world. But God has given you the words of life to give to your flock, even in song.