Archive - THE SHEPHERD'S REFUGE

“The Shepherd's Refuge was an invaluable support to me during one of the most challenging seasons of my ministry."

A TSR testimonial...

Nov 27 •

Give Your Pastor The Gift of Care This Christmas

It’s one month until December 25. Have you thought about what you’re getting your pastor for Christmas?

Nov 25 •

Testimonial: Managing Past Pains and Future Worries

"The Shepherd’s Refuge has helped me regain some balance in my life. It has provided the care and guidance I desperately needed and has been a…

Nov 21 •

This Is My Story: How The Shepherd’s Refuge Came To Be

Prior to 2007, I never planned to be a local-church pastor; prior to mid-summer 2023, I never planned not to be one. And yet, today God has called me to…

Nov 19 •

Is Becoming a Lead Pastor a “Death Sentence”?

There is an emerging trend among those who do pursue pastoral ministry: they are settling into Associate Pastor positions with no intention of taking on…

Nov 12 •

The Shepherd's Refuge in Faith Today Magazine

"Eighty-five percent of people who train for ministry are out within five years, 40% that are in ministry have seriously considered quitting, and 25…

Nov 5 •

Former Pastors Are a Good Source of Future Pastors

Many former pastors are a good source of future pastors not despite their experiences but because of them. They should not be seen as washed-up…

Nov 5 •

October 2024

September 2024

50% Of The Local Church Pastors I’ve Been Praying For Are No Longer Pastoring Local Churches

How could things be different if pastors were provided with care that is proactive and preventative before they need care that is reactive and remedial?

Sep 30 •

"In Light of the Gospel" Interview

I recently sat down for an interview with my friend Dan Blatz where we spent time reflecting on life and ministry.

Sep 23 •

A Puritan Pastor’s Request For Prayer

"Pray for me... that my soul may be so visited with strength from on high, that I may live up fully and constantly to those truths that I hold forth to…

Sep 19 •

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