Skip to content
AN ENCOURAGING WORD

AN ENCOURAGING WORD

Thoughts on Ministry Life and Health

  • About
  • Resources
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Quotes

Category: Pastor Burnout

The Weight of Ministry Life

April 30, 2018 ~ Roy Yanke ~ Leave a comment

The emotional challenges of ministry life are real! Few vocations rival the emotional and spiritual weight that those in ministry carry- the result of being on the front lines in the brokenness of our world. These challenges can be intense and constant. Much like those in emergency response roles (the “first responders”), the grief that … Continue reading The Weight of Ministry Life

Burnout isn’t Just a Pastor Thing…

June 20, 2016 ~ Roy Yanke ~ 2 Comments

Last week I reposted an article by Ken Sande regarding his first hand experience with a pastor friend who burned out. This week, we hear the story of how easy it is for the spouse of a pastor to get caught in the whirlwind of ministry life and end up toasted as well.  I want … Continue reading Burnout isn’t Just a Pastor Thing…

Isolation and Loneliness – the Danger Zone for Pastors

May 21, 2013 ~ Roy Yanke ~ Leave a comment

“It is not good for the man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). We are all familiar with the typical questions pastors get asked – “How big is your church? What’s your annual budget? How many services do you have?” But there is one question that pastors rarely get asked: “How many true friends do you … Continue reading Isolation and Loneliness – the Danger Zone for Pastors

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 49 other followers

Recent Posts

  • Reentry – A Pandemic Renewal Plan Part 2
  • Reentry – A Pandemic Renewal Plan Part 1
  • The Weight of Ministry Life
  • When the Church Shines!
  • The Grounded Pastor – Patterns for a Healthy Pastoral Life, Part 3

Categories

Blogroll

  • PIR Ministries
  • Preaching Barefoot
  • Faithful and True Ministries
  • Rural Matters Institute
  • The Brook Network
  • Renovare'
  • Priscilla's Friends
  • Ransomed Heart Ministries
  • CT Pastors
  • Full Strength Network
  • Care Givers Forum
  • Thriving Pastors
  • Practical Shepherding
  • Moving On

Archives

  • Roy Yanke
  • About
Blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel

 
Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×