A candid and insightful conversation about handling high-pressure pastoral positions.
10 Bad Work Habits Every Pastor Should Avoid
The Unseen Rule of Life
Press on and Lean on Me: Gospel Fuel to Run Your Race Well
How to Manage Ministry Demands, Boundaries, and Compassion
10 Overlooked Prayer Needs of Pastors
People who pray for their pastors usually say they ask the Lord to bless sermon preparation—and for good reason. The Sunday sermon is the best opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of the most people. Yet there are many other reasons to intercede on behalf of the shepherds of the Lord’s congregation. Here are ten often-overlooked ways to pray for pastors.
Work from Home—Without Losing Your Job, Mind, or Soul
Thanks to technology and the fallout of COVID-19, many people are working remotely these days. Working from home has its highs and lows. It allows you to better integrate the different aspects of your life. It’s also an opportunity for one part of your life to invade and choke out your other healthy habits and responsibilities. Done right, however, you can flourish as a whole person employed at a myriad of different things. Here are six ways to succeed when working from home.
Good News for the Over- and Underachiever
Are you an over- or underachiever? If you're anything like me, the answer is probably: yes. It's easy to fall into either ditch depending on the task, the season of life, or how much coffee you have or haven't had. Whatever your inclination, the solution isn't to dive into the other ditch; it's to find the right balance on the path forward. We need godly self care—not as an escape but true restoration.
The Best Work/Life Balance
Recently, I was told that I have the best work/life balance of anyone on the team. We were joking because I never leave vacation on the table at the end of the year, and I fuss at the other staff if they do. UBA doesn’t hire slackers, so it is not uncommon for one of the staff to get a little wrapped up in work, the to-do list, and unexpected challenges that arise. Before you know it, things are out of balance.
Over the years, however, I’ve come to believe that holding all the areas of my life in balance before God brings honor to him. My theology about balance involves the belief that all the aspects of my life are meant to be lived fully to the glory of God. Here's what that has looked like for me.