Don’t Make My Mistake

Mike Edmisten shares how years of ministry left him isolated from other pastors—and how introversion, busyness, and insecurity fed the problem. His warning becomes an invitation to pursue life-giving ministry friendships and shared burdens.

October 6, 2023

Christian Standard

Care & Counseling Grief & Suffering

Healing Strategies for Your Crushed Pastor

Alan Scott says he's aware of many ministers who are "struggling . . . tired . . . weary . . . perhaps even crushed." He offers several "healing strategies" to help and encourage your pastor.

March 25, 2019

Mark A. Taylor

Church Leadership

Times of Refreshing

By Mark A. Taylor Bob Russell told his blog readers last year that his 12 years of ministry in retirement has been “much more than I could have imagined.” Soon after he retired, Bob began hosting retreats for preaching pastors “to provide encouragement, instruction, and reinforcement.” He had seen so many local church ministers “mistreated by their church leaders and beaten down by their circumstances . . . really discouraged by the constant criticism and overwhelming responsibilities they faced every day.” The response to his concern shows that the need is real. Since the spring of 2006, he has conducted