Stress is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” Pastors understand the concept of stress very well, though often in a different light than those not of the clergy. Pastoral stress is a unique situation and is best understood by others in your field. As…
Pastoral ministry is rife with spiritual warfare, and pastors should pay special attention to the battles being fought around them. As pastors are often the pillar holding their church and congregation up, it makes sense that Satan would use various methods to test their resolve in themselves and their faith in God. What might those…
Pornography addiction is deeply rooted in the general population. It’s not surprising, then, that pornography addiction has made its way into the church. Pastors, like everyone else, can struggle with sin. How many pastors come forward about their struggles? Why do many of them not? How can pastors and faith leaders learn to acknowledge and…
Thanksgiving is a holiday about food, family, and football for many around the country, but what can it mean to Christians? How can Christians observe Thanksgiving in a way that glorifies God and helps us become better people? Thanksgiving has a much deeper meaning to faith than most Christians realize. We’ve all heard the…
People often assume that being a pastor or faith leader is a piece of cake. You only work one day a week, give a few good speeches, and pull all your source material from one big book. The reality is; unfortunately, pastors and faith leaders carry an invisible responsibility on their shoulders. Nobody has…
