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Clayton King: Discouraged Pastors

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How would you encourage struggling pastors?

Clayton King

Jesus Didn’t Wake Up this Morning Depressed By the Size of Your Church

Mondays can be tough for pastors of struggling churches. But Christ is with you. And he has good news.

by Karl Vaters

Why I've Stopped Reading All Those '10 Reasons Your Church Isn’t Growing' Lists

Please stop beating us down for what you think we’re not doing. Guilt doesn’t motivate, it discourages.

by Karl Vaters

When You Feel Like A Failure (A Good Friday Reflection)

So much of Jesus’ life, ministry and message looked like a failure. Until the resurrection.

Karl Vaters

Are You Missing What God Is Doing While Holding Out For Something Bigger?

When we get to heaven will God ask some of us "Why did you look down on the ministry I gave you?"

Karl Vaters

To Fight Discouragement, Fan Your Flame

Times of discouragement are inevitable in ministry, but we can learn to combat them.

Linda A. Wurzbacher

Diminish the Power of Negative Circumstances

Take control of your circumstances by changing your mindset.

Laurie Polich Short

Four Questions to Ask When Complacency Calls

With all the politicking, protesting, and terrorizing, it’s tempting to give up the fight.

Chara Donahue

Find Your Place in God's Story

Like Esther, you may be exactly where you are for a specific purpose.

Laurie Polich Short