What are the warning signs of burnout and what can ministers do to recover from or prevent it altogether?

Simple ways to practice sabbath, even if it feels hard.

We need to make space for ourselves to heal, connect with God, connect with others (outside of meeting their needs), and grow spiritually.

It took at least a week of intentional, embodied rest and practices for the clouds to peel back and for the sun to break through to my soul.

La fuerza para continuar el camino no proviene de nuestros propios esfuerzos, sino del descanso que encontramos en Él.

I found the strength to continue the journey comes not from our own efforts, but from the rest we find in Him.

Behind all the spreadsheets and schedules, there's a deeper purpose—advancing the Kingdom and making a difference in people's lives. And that's worth every bit of the effort.

How do we cultivate the calm our soul needs when we can’t seem to catch our breath?

What is burnout? What can leaders do to prevent it?

Whether you are pastoring bivocationally like me, or full time as I did for 27 years, the weight of a pastor’s call has grown even heavier over the last couple of years. Here are five questions every pastor needs to ask right now to assess their condition amid the challenges of ministry.