BYOB
Every pastor’s letter of call could read BYOB: bring your own baggage. All of us lug into our calls the stuff of life we have collected along the way which informs our practiced theology and our self-talk and the expectations we place on ourselves, often unrealistic, unattainable and unsustainable. We imagine what a pastor SHOULD […]
The Pleaser Pastor: When Caring Turns into Chronic Over-Functioning
I remember when I was working for LSS, I approached a pastor and asked if I could get some time on his calendar to share the work LSS was doing. He angrily pulled out his little red calendar, rifled through its pages and said, “it’s full, my calendar is full, unless you want to come […]
Designing a Sustainable Week in Ministry: A Step-by-Step Exercise
If most weeks feel like a blur and you’re more reactive than intentional, you’re not alone. Ministry tends to expand to fill every available space – unless you design your week on purpose. This isn’t about squeezing more in, it’s about aligning your week with your calling so you can serve from a non-anxious, sustainable […]
