Nov 25, 2025 | Boundaries, Burnout, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
If you can’t remember the last time you felt “off-duty,” this one’s for you. We’re talking about boundaries, burnout, and the courage to step out of compulsion and back into calling. Learn how to protect your soul, your relationships, and your joy—because faithfulness...
Dec 3, 2024 | Burnout, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Rhythms, Stress
In episode 263 we discussed the seconding leading contributor to pastoral burnout . . . isolation. In today’s episode, we consider the top contributor: The ongoing and immense stress of the role. Stress comes with the pastoral assignment, so what is a leader to do?...
Jun 25, 2024 | Burnout, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In today’s episode, we welcome back Greg Surratt. Greg is the founding pastor of Seacoast Church in South Carolina, the co-founder of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), and a pastor to thousands of pastors across the world. In our conversation today, we...
Jun 18, 2024 | Burnout, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In today’s episode, we welcome Greg Surratt to the mic. Greg is the founding pastor of Seacoast Church in South Carolina, the co-founder of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), and a pastor to thousands of pastors across the world. In our conversation today, we...
Mar 14, 2024 | Burnout, Depression, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Over the past couple of months, we’ve been camped out on the topic of The Leader’s Well-Being. At Converge Coaching, we strongly believe our wellbeing is a matter of obedience and not simply a matter of preference. It is difficult to honor God in our assignments if...
Feb 27, 2024 | Burnout, Emotional Health, friendship, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Rest
Today we wrap up two months’ worth of podcasts about a leader’s well-being. We have taken the following position: Our wellbeing is a matter of obedience not a matter of preference. Today we finish the conversation by exploring what it takes to lead from a full tank....