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stress
Pastors
When Worries and Church Anguish Keep You Awake at Night
I’m like other pastors whose burdens keep them awake, and I have my own failures that rob me of sleep. Despite my sleepless nights, the Lord is teaching me how to rest.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Why Youth Ministry Is Stressful — and How to Avoid Burnout
Have you ever wondered why youth ministry is stressful—and what you can do about it? If so, read on. And be sure to check out the 4 warning signs of ministry burnout.
Podcast
Vance Pitman: Why Stress Should Not Be a ‘Normal’ Part of a Pastor’s Life
Vance Pitman joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share why pastors do not have to see stress as simply part of “normal life.”
Christian News
Lifeway Research: Stress Tops Mental Challenges Pastors Face
According to the latest release in Lifeway Research’s 2022 Greatest Needs of Pastors study, of all the mental challenges U.S. Protestant pastors face, stress stands out above the rest.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Stressed Out Teens: 4 Ways Youth Ministers Can Ease Kids’ Anxieties
Want to help stressed out kids in your youth group and church? Use these tips from a veteran youth minister.
Pastors
What Makes It Possible for the Christian to Rejoice in the Midst of Pain and Anxiety?
Jesus gave the instruction to be anxious for nothing to His disciples and, by extension, to the church. He told us, “Fear not.” Still, we are creatures who, in spite of our faith, are given to anxiety and at times even to melancholy.
Articles for Pastors
What Your Pastor Needs From You (From a Pastor)
After troubling news of another ministry leader succumbing to the pressure of his job, this letter from pastor Neil seems particularly pertinent.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
Children’s Sermon on Fear: A Free Interactive Lesson
All children are familiar with fear, which means a children's sermon on fear is timeless. This free interactive experience is designed as a practical, meaningful children's sermon on fear.