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Pastor Burnout

If ever there was a career path that was uniquely vulnerable to burnout, it is the pastor/minister. It is estimated that 40% of pastors and 47% of pastors spouses report suffering from burnout. According to some sources, 33% of pastors experience burnout within the first five years of ministry. Other sources suggest 1500 pastors per…

World peace is a journey That begins with a single, faltering step Upon the cobbled path of inner peace. Inner peace is the perfection of inner healing. Inner healing is the fruit of acceptance. Acceptance is the tree of life That springs forth from Love. Love is the seed. Christ is the Seed. God is…

In an organization, leaders generally consider themselves in the right. It is part of the paradigm they create for themselves: if you have succeeded in making your way to the top of an organization, then, by definition, the values for which you stand, must be right, because they have been authenticated and validated by peers…

Having looked at the importance of trustworthiness in a person's ability to lead others, it is time to look at the second major factor that was found by the Gallup research. Effective leaders care about the people in their teams. The way that a leader treats people in their team can either build work satisfaction…

It was a season of a lot going on. New projects, lots of pressure. I was off balance in almost every area of my life. Working 14 hour days, 7 days a week with no down time with constant demands from many different directions - it was a stressful season to say the least. The…

In recent years there has been an increasing focus studying the importance of trust in the building of quality organizations. Where there is widespread distrust, work effectiveness is usually seriously impacted. In this climate, people: are more guarded about what they say to each other. are less likely to really work together as a team.…

So far in this series on effective leadership we have looked at the importance of leaders being trustworthy and caring. The next important aspect of effective leadership is STABILITY. When leaders are unstable: team members don't know what to expect. They often have to walk on "egg shells" as they don't know how the leader…

It is a very disappointing feeling to have put our hopes in someone's promises only to find that what was promised did not eventuate. It may be the promise of promotion, the claims of a miracle product or the untold wealth that would come from joining a business venture. Some people knowingly peddle false hopes…

Rhythms of the Heart. The key to a rich and dynamic spirituality in the cultivation of intimacy with God. This is a process like any journey with each step yielding a great sense of peace. Spring boarding from the story of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25, we reflect upon the imagery within the story…

One of the core foundations of effective leadership is trustworthiness. All around the world there are too many people who have lost confidence in their leaders to tell the truth and act with integrity in all situations. Sadly, many leaders forfeit their ability and right to lead effectively with their actions and words. Do people…

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Pastor Burnout

The Cobled Path to Peace

Is it Godly Leadership or Control?

Effective Leaders care about their Team

What is Burnout?

Why is Trust so Important?

Stability in Leadership

Don’t Sell False Hope

Intimacy with God Reflection

Can you be Trusted?