March 26, 2025

This edition is sponsored by The Way of Interruption

Pastor, your breaking point could become a turning point.

In this vulnerable and hope-filled piece, longtime pastor Chip Sweney shares his journey through anxiety, depression, and two ministry “collapses” that nearly took him out. With honesty and pastoral wisdom, he reflects on the unique pressures pastors face, the lies we believe about performance, and the grace of God that meets us in our weakness. Through courage, community, and Christ, Chip offers a clear message to fellow pastors: You don’t have to suffer alone.

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Curated for pastors, from the other corners of CT.

In Japan, where churches face shrinking congregations and rising secularism, a faithful remnant presses on—offering churches a powerful reminder that fruitfulness in ministry sometimes looks like quiet perseverance, not explosive growth.
As churches swap fellowship halls for coffee shops, traditional church kitchens are quietly disappearing—raising questions about how we practice hospitality and community today.
Bonnie Kristian reviews The Age of Diagnosis, showing how modern medicine’s rush to label every symptom can create more anxiety than clarity—a vital insight for pastors caring for people seeking both diagnoses and deeper meaning.

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Beyond Our Pages

Roman Catholic apologists are increasingly targeting Protestants online—an important trend for evangelical pastors to note as they equip their congregations to understand and engage key theological differences.
On the Pastors Talk podcast, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman talk about the good desire some pastors have to write outside of church ministry and how to think about it.
While women’s ministries often fill calendars with events, Amy Hornbuckle emphasizes that true growth comes through ordinary faithfulness—prayer, Scripture, and relationships that cultivate lasting spiritual maturity.

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When Your Church Has Growing Pains

A look at how church growth shapes both the blessings and the burdens of pastoral leadership.

Why I Want a Pastor’s Wife

Ginger McPherson, a pastor’s wife, offers a cheeky take on the important of pastors’ wives.

Pastoring in the Gender Gap Crisis

Four factors driving young women away from the church and pastoral strategies to address them.

When the Pews Hold Pain

How to preach and lead when trauma sits in your sanctuary.

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