Aug 5, 2016 | Calling, Career, Depression, discouragement, Leadership, Rest, Stress, Uncategorized, Work
Credit cards operate on the following basic principle: Buy now—pay later. See a pair of shoes you like, but not enough cash on hand or in your debit account? No problem… charge it. A new set of golf clubs catches your eye, but not enough money in your wallet? No...
Jul 29, 2016 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Productivity, Uncategorized, Work
Last week I blogged about 6 Reasons Pastors resist rest: https://convergecoach.com/6-reasons-pastors-resist-rest/ The post received an overwhelming response, with the vast majority of readers agreeing that pastors need to get better at regular rest. I wrote on the...
Jul 22, 2016 | Calling, Career, discouragement, Leadership, Productivity, Rest, Uncategorized, Work
I am fed up. According to John Palmer of Emerge Ministries, we’re now losing 2000 pastors every month in the U.S. The main drivers are burnout, contention in the church, or moral failure. The rate of depression among ministers and their spouses is 4.5x higher than...
Jul 1, 2016 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Uncategorized, Work
“Nearly every professional occupational field trains aspirants in every competency necessary to provide a baseline minimal standard of professionalism to his or her profession and clients. This cannot be said for pastors and ministry leadership. While pastors...
Jun 17, 2016 | Calling, Career, Fear, Leadership, Productivity, systems, Work
Our church is undergoing a huge renovation project. Carpet, tile, woodwork, paint, signs, bathrooms, etc. While observing the transformation, it occurred to me: we pastors hire skilled people to lay carpet, hang drywall, plumb, and much more in our church. We engage...
Jun 10, 2016 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Productivity, Spirituality, Work
I deeply respect what pastors do for a living. I appreciate the sacrifice, hard work, dedication, and effort they bring to the table every week. “Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task.” 1 Timothy 3:1 (NIV)...
