Lasting in Ministry: Is Loneliness the Norm?
Yesterday, one of my staff, who has worked in full-time vocational ministry for the last year, asked, “Is it normal to be lonely in ministry? I know the statistics on this subject are dismal, with
Yesterday, one of my staff, who has worked in full-time vocational ministry for the last year, asked, “Is it normal to be lonely in ministry? I know the statistics on this subject are dismal, with
Longevity is a characteristic we often gravitate toward in pastors, missionaries, church planters, and just about anyone who serves in a ministry-related role. We look for faithful folks who will not easily disappear when the
The secret ingredient for a healthy church is never spoken of in the gospel accounts, but shows up predominantly in the letters to churches and the individuals that follow. It is an integral part of
I haven’t been doing this pastoring business for a long time, but I am increasingly shocked by some of the ways churches do not value helping their pastors and church staff members put food on
“No good deed goes unpunished.” If you’ve served in ministry for any length of time, you may have uttered this expression to yourself in a counseling session, when you’ve offered words of wisdom or encouragement
Martin Luther’s most famous hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is our God,” contains a line that is confounding to the ears of most of us: “A bulwark never failing.” It might be because I went to
Hey pastor/ministry leader–you’re doing alright. There are about ten thousand voices filling your inbox, voicemail, text messages, social media feeds, podcast lists, and blog post feeds; and they’re all screaming your shortcomings. You’re not focused
Guys, let’s face it. If a pastor’s accountability isn’t in the local church, it’s probably not real accountability. It might give the illusion of accountability so he can traffic in the vocabulary without the entanglements
Click Here for the related Podcast Episode. I’m something of a fanatic about preventive maintenance in my vehicles. Every time my last oil changes nears 3,000-miles mark, I’m looking hard for a Jiffy-Lube. I change
Yes, you’ve probably read a lot of books, heard a lot of talks and attended a lot of conferences on leadership, leadership development, how to be a leader, how to become a leader and how
AIC exists to help both current and aspiring pastors, ministers, and leaders to live, love, learn and last in ministry.