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Struggling with "the Call"

Growing up I never had a Godly influence in my life. And, other than the occasional Vacation Bible School, or attending church with my uncle from time

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Deacon Issues

The other night I was given the riot act by a deacon at our church (who has turned in her resignation) and I just feel personally attacked (probably because

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Clergy Burnout Statistics

These clergy burnout statistics are troubling to say the least. They show that the pastorate is dangerous to a shepherd's health.

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Over 60 and not appointable.

I am a 60 year old minister serving a small two point rural circuit in the United Methodist Church. When I reached my middle and late 50's the ecclesiastical

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Lost my desire for life

My story is too long to say here. I've been in ministry for more than 15 years. I've been abused by the sheep, lived through so much pain in the ministry,

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Loyalty to Pastoral Staff as the Senior Pastor.

As the Senior/Lead Pastor of a church I have multiple Pastoral Staff members under my leadership. One of those staff members has been a full-time Pastor

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Wife neglects, rejects all forms of any kind of intimacy..

My wife neglects me on a daily basis. I have fasted & prayed, talked with her, expressed my need for attention from her, pleaded with her to get counseling-told

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I miss the fruit...

I have been in the ministry for over twenty years now. I have been senior pastor now for the last 12. During that time I have endured some extreme conflict

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You're Not Alone

All of you listen YOU are not alone I have had the fortune of expierencing many occupations over the last 35 years and am currently becoming an elder

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What now?

Hi, It's my first time visiting this site and I've found it very encouraging that there is help online for people in ministry who need someone who understands.

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Overcoming Burnout

Overcoming burnout is not easy, but is doable. You will need to develop a personalized plan of action to find burnout recovery.

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The Jonah Effect

Today I woke up wondering how we got here? By here I mean a place of complete loss of direction, purpose and calling. I read your article about pastors

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What do you think about ministry of Exchanged Life?

Hello, I would like to know if anybody had experience with the ministry of Exchanged Life or know the main concept of it. Thanks

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What is wrong with me?

Almost after every time I preach, the next day or so, I feel so ... off. I battle depressive thoughts like am I really supposed to be a pastor?, that wasn't

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Pastor Tims' Death: Is God Trying to Tell Us Something?

Saturday, August 20, 2011 Congregants of New Destiny Christian Center are preparing for Friday's wake to remember their pastor Zachery Tims. The sudden

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