Discouragement

An excerpt on doubt, despair, and restoration from Land of My Sojourn: The Landscape of a Faith Lost and Found.

Tens of thousands of pastors want to quit but haven’t. What has that done to them?

Pastoring can take a toll on the souls of leaders. How can we deal with discouragement without losing our sense of calling and purpose?

A typical Holy Week is out of reach this year. That’s cause for lament—and celebration.

Three honest stories about its rewards and challenges.

The celebration of Christ’s resurrection stands in contrast to Christmas joy.

When people don’t change, are our efforts in vain?

What you are doing matters, even when fruit appears to be scarce.

How would you encourage struggling pastors?

And how to keep it from breaking you down.