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Pastoring People Who Cause You Pain

Pastor and author Jared C. Wilson shares what America’s first ordained African American taught him about facing hardship in ministry.

Stumbling on the Path of the Apostles

Is there room for amazing grace in our call to uncompromising faithfulness?

Pastoring with a Big, Fake Smile

I often hide my struggles from my church because I fear people will use them against me.

How Can Shepherds Survive Biting Sheep?

Love of people, purpose, and mission won’t sustain you through ministry’s low points.

When Pastors Are Sexual Abuse Survivors

Childhood trauma can sabotage ministry in sinister ways.

I Discipled a Murderer

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

The 4 Great Challenges of Christian Counseling

Pastors must prepare to bear these burdens as they meet with parishioners.

Confessions of a Former ‘It’ Church Pastor

We were the hottest church in our area. Then everything imploded.

Ministry after the Massacre

150 days after the Orlando nightclub shooting, three pastors share how they’ve responded and what they’ve learned.

The Leadership Strength of Vulnerability

In a moment of defenselessness, my husband became a great leader.

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