Overcoming procrastination

Overcoming procrastination

Most pastors have areas they always do well and other activities that they dread and can procrastinate doing. The main reasons people procrastinate are lack of interest or purpose in the task, fear of failure, disorganization, and a false sense of timing. Postponing...
Time and Accountability Partners

Time and Accountability Partners

Sometimes time management is something that is much more achievable when you don’t try to do it on your own. PastorResources.com contributor Karen Whiting is here to explain how an accountability partner can help: Accountability partnership is teaming up with...
Top 5 Retreats For Pastors

Top 5 Retreats For Pastors

As great as learning from other pastors at large group conferences can be, we cannot underestimate the equally important time spent simply getting away from it all, either by yourself, with your family or spouse, or among a group of other pastors needing some time to...
When and How to Say “No” Graciously

When and How to Say “No” Graciously

As pastors, we may feel called to say, “yes” to everything. A congregant needs someone to chat with? No problem! Someone needs some sound advice? You’re there! A wedding ceremony? You’ll plan it! Someone needs a visit at home or in the...