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quitting

To Every Pastor Who Is Ready to Give Up

Because pastoral burnout and discouragement have reached epidemic levels. There are all kinds of factors behind this, but regardless of the causes, my heart breaks every time I talk to another discouraged pastor.

Spurgeon Almost Quit

"At the age of 22, Charles Spurgeon almost quit the ministry."

5 Reasons People Are Drifting from Church

Drifting from church is pretty different from simply missing one Sunday. If you’re not worshipping at your church much these days, I hope this post encourages you to return. There is something special about worship with the body of Christ.

How to Keep Going When It Feels Like Your World Is Crashing

Life: It has a way of stepping on itself. When we are busy doing good and godly things the evil intentions of our seen and unseen...

When You Are Ministry Tired

Between VBS, camps and special events, many leaders will work an extraordinary number of hours within just a few weeks. And, oh by the way, at some point you have to plan for the fall.

Why I Quit Church (and the Surprise That Brought Me Back)

An honest story of wandering, searching and finding hope in the church Christ loves.

7 Reasons Young Adults Quit Church

Many young adults claim wounds they can trace back to the church.

10 Real Reasons Pastors Quit Too Soon

There are 10 common reasons why a pastor leaves church. Believe it or not, more than 1,700 pastors leave the ministry every month...and this staggering number includes some of the brightest, most inspiring pastors in the country.