\nAt a medical school graduation, the emcee said, “No one graduating today\ncould have survived medical school without family and friends.” That’s even\nmore true in pastoral work. In ministry, as the writer of Ecclesiastes says,\n“If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls\nand has no one to help him up!”<\/p>\n\n
\nBut how do we find relationships that feed the soul, provide strength in\nweakness, and lovingly confront when necessary? One pastor confessed recently,\n“I often feel as if I am pastor to everyone and friend to no one.” The articles\nin this section help you build friendships and develop healthy accountability.<\/p>\n\n