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Shepherding in Life’s Parentheses

I found holy purpose in the interruptions to my work.

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.

A Little Bird Told Me …

Ministry wisdom can be found anywhere, even on Twitter.

Have Yourself a Bittersweet Easter

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

The Pastor’s Study Is Not a Bunker

Gregory the Great taught me not to retreat to the prayer room unless I have engaged the battles of the day.

Pastoring with a Big, Fake Smile

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

Post-Merger Ministry Is a Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance

Our congregation needed to adjust in several ways after a larger church adopted us.

The Turbulent Calling of Bivocational Ministry

Three honest stories about its rewards and challenges.

Was I Betraying My Church by Interviewing Elsewhere?

Seasons of pastoral transition are conflicting—and they should be.

Why Do Some Pastors Sabotage Their Own Ministries?

And how can they avoid the allure of the self-destruct button?

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