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High achievers are not driven by fear. They are drawn by purpose. Naming a bold goal pulls your life into a new level of clarity. It activates motivation, creativity, and resilience. Pastors and leaders often carry so much responsibility that they forget they are allowed to dream again. Barna found that pastoral loneliness has risen from 42 percent to 65 percent in recent years. When leaders feel alone they shrink their goals to match their energy. Stretch goals reverse that

Most leaders I sit with are already doing well. They are smart, capable, and deeply committed. But there is a moment when the soul wakes up and says, “There is more.” That is where stretch goals matter. A stretch goal is a goal that sits just beyond what feels comfortable. Not fantasy. Not pressure. It is simply the next version of you calling you forward. In 2024 Soul Shepherding found that 91 percent of pastors reported experiencing some form of burnout and yet most of them

I’ll be honest, I don’t like change. I don’t like when people leave, when the familiar disappears, or when the road ahead is unclear. Change always feels like it’s taking something from me, like the solid ground beneath my feet has shifted again. But lately I’m learning that change isn’t just disruption. It’s an invitation. This past weekend, when my pastor announced that he would be moving on to a new chapter, I felt it in my gut. There was sadness, gratitude, and a quiet ac

There’s a subtle tension in John 15 that’s easy to miss until you sit with it for a while. Jesus says, “If you keep my commands, you will...

About twenty years ago, I was in a small group with a friend who told a story I’ve never forgotten and thought about often about it over...

Spiritual direction helps pastors notice, language, and nurture intimacy with God the real source and what best renews us for ministry.

Pastors always carry more than anyone realizes. Of course there is sermon prep, planning the future. What about family tension loneliness...

Sermon prep does not constitute soul care. But most pastors act like it does.

God loves you but won't force friendship with himself on anyone, it is a reciprocal relationship.

Pastor, there’s a scene in Joshua that speaks powerfully to us. After Israel’s defeat at Ai, Achan was found hiding what he had taken....

Last night at the fair, I was at a booth sharing the gospel with a host of people. One couple in particular stood out. They were Hispanic...

For a long time now, I’ve enjoyed practicing golf in my backyard. Nothing fancy, just a net and a chipping area. And when it comes to...

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Burnout is real, it can be sneaky and silent. Taking time to look deeply into your soul for signs of it can be deeply helpful & rewarding.

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Let Others Carry the Stones: A Word for Rural Pastors When Joshua led the people of Israel into the Promised Land, it wasn’t just a story...

In ministry, the demands never stop. Sermons, meetings, and the needs of people can easily consume your best energy. But here’s the hard...

Embracing Change in Leadership Every pastor, business owner, and leader knows this truth: transition always takes more time than...

True Religion: Light and Easy It’s fun to be in a relationship with God. Truly fun. Delightful. Charming. The Scriptures even dare to...