Pastoral Burnout

Episode 93: Guarding Your Joy in Ministry with Philip Crouse

What does it mean to find joy in the work of the ministry? What are some things that can be considered threats to the pastor’s joy in ministry? How can pastors protect their joy during the ups and downs of ministry?Join Brandon and Ronjour this week as they discuss the importance of guarding your joy in ministry with Philip Crouse.

Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership

Episode 52: Pastors, Transparency, and Self-Care (with Evan Marbury)

In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss burnout, transparency, and self-care with Evan Marbury.

Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership

A Plea to Exhausted Pastors and Their People

I have been back to the traveling aspect of my ministry since July. Since then, I have noticed a consistent reality among those who are leading our churches. It affects pastors regardless of ministry title: lead pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, or children’s pastor.

Daniel Ritchie

Pastors, Preach the Gospel…to Yourself

Can I confess something? I used to hate going to pastor’s conferences.To be clear, this was never the fault of the conference. Most that I’ve attended have done an incredible job of trying to offer a place of rest and encouragement for those in ministry. It wasn’t an issue with the content, who was speaking, or the accommodations available.

Eric Roseberry

Episode 13: Pastors and Time Management

Time management is an essential skill for anyone, especially pastors. But, why is it important for pastors to practice good time management? What resources are available to help pastors steward their time well? How should pastors decide which ministry opportunities they should say “yes” to?

Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership

Episode 10: Pastors and Burnout (Part 2)

How has COVID-19 impacted pastors? Are pastors experiencing burnout quicker as a result of COVID?In this episode, Ronjour and Brandon continue the conversation from last week on pastoral burnout. However, this week they look at burnout in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership

Episode 9: Pastors and Burnout (Part 1)

What is pastoral burnout and how does it start? How can churches protect their pastors from burning out quickly and for long periods of time? In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the challenges behind pastoral burnout and how pastors can get through these difficult seasons stronger than before.

Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership

Escaping the Burden of Pastoral Work

Pastor, do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Do you toss and turn at night, restless over lagging attendance, non-existent baptisms, and deficient offerings? Do you stress and worry, half-present at the family dinner table because your mind is still at the office or the last deacon meeting?

Quentin Self