Pastors

The Road from Exhaustion to Enchantment

11 questions that could transform your life and ministry.

Take a moment to pause, reflect, and introspect. These questions are meant to be a compass, helping you discover the path toward joy and wonder.

What are my rhythms of sleep and exercise? Are they right for the season I’m in?

What aspects of my life and ministry spark joy? How do I regularly make space for these things?

What spiritual practices nourish my soul and connection to God? Am I engaging in those?

What unrealistic expectations do I have of myself, my ministry, or my church? How do these contribute to me feeling overwhelmed?

How do I (or can I) make space for creative pursuits that refresh my soul and perspective?

What do I feel from and toward God right now? Do I feel free to express those feelings to God openly and honestly?

Is there something tough in my ministry or life that I have not fully lamented?

How attached to my devices am I? When can I schedule times to unplug?

How do I prioritize building meaningful relationships outside of my congregation?

In what ways do I feel alone in bearing the responsibility for my church? Who can bear this with me?

When and where can I seek professional support or mentorship to address challenges in ministry or personal life?

Our Latest

Public Theology Project

A Real Revival Is Not Controllable 

It implies a movement of the Spirit, not just a boost in numbers.

From Our Community

For Vince Bacote, the Black Evangelical Story Has Something for Everyone

The theologian behind a recent documentary on what compelled him to tell a challenging and beautiful story.

Tribalism Comes with a Warning Label

When tribalism turns us inward, we live like the rest of the world apart from the gospel.

Excerpt

Shutdown Highlights Challenges in Rural Health Care

Small-town doctors grapple with looming budget cuts and lack of support.

There’s No Shame in Talking About Pregnancy Loss  

Eli and Hannah’s conversation in 1 Samuel holds wisdom for Christians on how to care for people who have lost babies or experience infertility.

The Russell Moore Show

JD Greear on What Culture Wars Are Doing to Us

What if the real radicals right now are the ones who refuse to join the outrage mobs?

News

The Anglican Communion Is Coming Apart

Conservative Gafcon leaders break from Canterbury and claim the future of global Anglicanism.

Apple PodcastsDown ArrowDown ArrowDown Arrowarrow_left_altLeft ArrowLeft ArrowRight ArrowRight ArrowRight Arrowarrow_up_altUp ArrowUp ArrowAvailable at Amazoncaret-downCloseCloseEmailEmailExpandExpandExternalExternalFacebookfacebook-squareGiftGiftGooglegoogleGoogle KeephamburgerInstagraminstagram-squareLinkLinklinkedin-squareListenListenListenChristianity TodayCT Creative Studio Logologo_orgMegaphoneMenuMenupausePinterestPlayPlayPocketPodcastRSSRSSSaveSaveSaveSearchSearchsearchSpotifyStitcherTelegramTable of ContentsTable of Contentstwitter-squareWhatsAppXYouTubeYouTube