Even incredible passion or sound logic can't overcome this.

Mark Dance of LifeWay says the staggering numbers of pastors quitting the ministry may be more than a bit far-fetched.

Divorce, poverty and addictions are only some of these that you must help your congregation eliminate from their lives.

These can get you started off on the right foot with your new journey.

Now is the time to embrace the battle and move through it.

There are some bad apples in the bunch, but they are not the norm.

Burnout can easily overwhelm you. In fact, it's our default destination when all we do is coast along.

Take a personal inventory to see if any of these apply to you, and then seek God's guidance.

Imagine what might take place if pastors consistently stayed at churches for 10 or more years.

God made you to live a passionate life and to serve Him and His people with vitality.

In dead or dying churches the preacher has no unction to instill faith, motivate action or convict of sin.

It's amazing how many churches tend to be afraid to risk calling a preacher who was "let go" by his former church.

These tips from Proverbs can help you.

God is looking for people who will refuse the 30 pieces of silver.

It can cause a bevy of issues.

It can be your most effective strategy.

The results of recent surveys are unmistakable.

Sometimes it helps to know you are not alone.

Your ministry won't be effective without them.

With horror stories like Dylann Roof's massacre at Emanuel AME Church, how should you protect your flock?