Serving in church leadership is one of life’s greatest privileges. The local church is one of God’s primary instruments for bringing hope to the world, and it is both humbling and inspiring to be called by God to serve that hope.
It is also one of life’s greatest challenges. The stakes are high, the demands are relentless, and the expectations are often as diverse as the people we serve. Healthy church leadership requires humility, integrity, and a deep dependence on the Holy Spirit. It also calls for vision, clear communication, wise administration, strong relationships, and, as someone once said, “very thick skin covering a very soft heart.”
Many pastors and church leaders carry these responsibilities while quietly battling discouragement, disappointment, stress, and personal grief. My prayer is that these essays will strengthen your heart, renew your hope, and encourage you to continue the good work God has entrusted to your care.
You are needed, and you are loved.
An overlooked picture of pastoral ministry
Distracted on Saturday depressed on Sunday
In praise of the jack-of-all-trades
My new friend–a Maasai warrior and pastor from Kenya
When you’re feeling illegitimate
Why church leaders drop out of the race
Why every pastor should workout
Keep your head up (encouragement for pastors)
Preaching among lions (for pastors and ministry leaders)
When the high road hurts–how to respond when people leave your ministry
The flip side of your gifts and talents
Solomon, on reading effectively