Being a clergyperson can be stressful—mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and
relationally. From pressure to grow their congregations to unrealistic expectations from …

Pastoral work can be stressful, tough, demanding, sometimes misunderstood, and often
underappreciated and underpaid. Ministers devote themselves to caring for their …

" I AM FEELING bullied by some of the people in my church," a clergy friend told me
recently." They criticize everything I do, so I do more and more just to please them. Nothing I …

The mainline church is in a drastic decline, and that decline is hitting clergy and churches on
all sides of the theological debates. Pastors are struggling, and the ever-changing trends of …

Many pastoral and faith leaders show indications of “burnout” or poor emotional and spiritual
health. The isolation many feel and lack of engagement in the means of grace are not …

Clergy suffer from certain health issues at a rate higher than the general population. Why are
pastors in such poor health? And what can be done to help them step into the abundant life …

While stress is inevitable in ministry leadership, excessive stress can lead to burnout.
Pastors who experience burnout causes harmful effects on their loved ones. Burnout also …

Many members of the clergy are committed to their vocation, yet struggle to remain engaged
and energized. The pressures of congregational and family commitments take their toll …

Over the last several decades, pastors, ministers, and other clergy have benefited from
countless biblical, ecclesial, theological, and practical resources designed to provide church …

Nationally known for his work and teaching on clergy development, Oswald integrates
research and experience into a liberating perspective on the pastoral calling. Discover how …