Tag: pastoring
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The Top Seven Regrets of Pastors – Thom Rainer
Christian Post: The Top Seven Regrets of Pastors – Thom Rainer I recently interviewed more than twenty pastors who had been in ministry for at least 25 years. All of these men were over 55 years old. A few of them were retired, but most of them were still active in full-time vocational ministry. ……
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When pastors’ silent suffering turns tragic
RNS: When pastors’ silent suffering turns tragic HICKORY, N.C. (RNS) What kind of personal pain would cause a 42-year-old pastor to abandon his family, his calling and even life itself? Members of a Baptist church here are asking that question after their pastor committed suicide in his parked car in September. Those who counsel pastors…