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Pastoral Burnout: The Complete Guide to Signs, Causes, and Prevention

A field-tested guide to recognizing pastoral burnout early, understanding what really drives it, and building the habits that protect your ministry for the long haul.

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Leadership
July 25, 2026

Teenagers Are in Therapy With a Chatbot. Here's What the Church Needs to Do About It.

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for companionship and emotional support. Learn how pastors and church leaders can respond with biblical wisdom, equip parents, and disciple the next generation.

Written by
Susanna Gonzales
Leadership
July 4, 2026

How Pastors Can Support Church Members Who Are Not Able to Attend in Person

Church isn't just for the people sitting in the pews each Sunday. Discover practical ways pastors can support homebound church members, strengthen relationships, and help everyone stay connected to the life of the church.

Written by
Susanna Gonzales
Leadership
July 1, 2026

How to Raise Up Leaders in Your Church (Without Doing Everything Yourself)

Learn practical, biblical strategies for raising up leaders in your church. Discover how pastors can develop volunteers, build healthy leadership pipelines, and empower others without carrying every responsibility alone.

Written by
Susanna Gonzales
Leadership
May 31, 2026

7 Pastoral Leadership Lessons from a Pastor Turned Journalist

What can pastors learn from journalism? Drawing from over 50 years of ministry and newsroom experience, David Crosby shares practical pastoral leadership lessons on preaching clearly, listening deeply, building trust, and connecting more effectively with people and communities.

Written by
Laura Chilengue
Leadership
May 8, 2026

Why People Stay in Church and Why Others Leave, According to Pew Research

Why do some people stay rooted in their faith while others leave the church? Drawing on Pew Research, this article explores the key reasons behind church retention and deconstruction, and what church leaders can do to build trust, strengthen belief, and support long-term discipleship.

Written by
Susanna Gonzales
Leadership
April 24, 2026

How to Take Your Own Advice as a Pastor (A Gentle Reminder for Leaders Who Give So Much)

A gentle, faith-centered reminder for pastors and church leaders to apply the same biblical wisdom they offer others. Learn how to embrace grace, prioritize Sabbath rest, and create healthy rhythms to avoid burnout and stay spiritually grounded in ministry.

Written by
Susanna Gonzales
Leadership
February 9, 2026

How to Create a Worship Team Meeting Agenda

Struggling with unfocused worship team meetings? This guide walks through what to include in a worship team meeting agenda—plus real examples you can adapt for your church.

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Tithely
Leadership
February 8, 2026

10 Ways to Make Better Decisions in Ministry

Church leaders make better decisions by clarifying values, seeking wise counsel, using proven decision-making frameworks, and grounding choices in both data and prayer. Strong ministry leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about humility, discernment, and disciplined thinking.

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Tithely
Leadership
February 6, 2026

3 Reasons Why Churches Fail

Why do churches fail? Explore biblical, cultural, and leadership reasons churches struggle—and practical ways to build a healthy, thriving church.

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Tithely
Leadership
February 3, 2026

How to Lead Your Church through Change

Leading your church through change requires patience, clarity, and trust. Cultural change happens slowly, and healthy leaders prepare their people before implementing new initiatives.

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Tithely
Leadership
January 17, 2026

Calling or Career? Why It Might Be Both

Ministry is rooted in a divine calling—but without healthy career structures, even the strongest calling can burn out.

Written by
Stephen Altrogge
Leadership
January 10, 2026

9 Simple Ways to Develop Leaders in Your Church

God doesn’t call pastors to do everything; he calls them to equip others. These nine practical strategies will help you raise up leaders, multiply ministry, and build a healthier church.

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Tithely