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Sat, 28 May 2011 21:31:55 +0000

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Last Quarter’s Most Visited Posts « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Journey — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:03:33 +0000

[...] “Burn-out Statistics: Physical Health of Pastors.” (I’m glad to say I’ve improved my health lately as I’m 34 days into a 90-day, hour-a-day exercise plan right now). This post lists some sobering statistics about the physical health of pastors from Anne Jackson’s book Mad Church Disease. [...]

By: A. Amos Love

A. Amos Love — Sat, 15 May 2010 21:04:24 +0000

Is it possible the reason “Burnout” is such
a problem for **today’s** “Pastor/Leader” is
they have found themselves with a
“Title” and “Position” NOT found in the Bible?

Did anyone have the “Title” “pastor” in the Bible?
Was anyone ordained a “pastor” in the Bible?
Any congregations “led” by a “pastor” in the Bible?

And every “pastor” I’ve met also had
the “Title” “Reverend.”

Does anyone have the “Title” Reverend in the Bible?

In my experience…

Titles become Idols.
Pastors become Masters.

Heavy weights on shoulders NOT easy to lay down.

Jesus taught “His Disciples”
NOT to be called “Master/Leader”
For you have “ONE” “Master/Leader” The Christ.
Mat 23:8-10 KJV

Ezekiel 14:1-7, speaks about “Idols of the Heart,”
and now God will speak to us according to
the “Idols of our Heart.”

And other sheep I have,
which are not of this fold:
them also I must bring,
and they shall “hear my voice;”
and there shall be “ONE” fold,
and “ONE” shepherd.
John 10:16

One Fold – One Shepherd – One Voice.
If Not Now, When?

Be blessed in your search for Truth… Jesus.

By: Jabrim Raven Allen

Jabrim Raven Allen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:38:57 +0000

This report is exactly why I believe churches should engage in building MHSA Peer Support and Outreach services. These services will greatly reduce the amount of stress that Pastors’ suffer. The Church has to give up its resistance to providing its congregants with necessary services; however, I believe that part of this problem lies in the Church’s fear to accept funding for initiating and supporting these services.

In terms of my church’s own issues I am searching for statistics dealing with how many Pastors have and do utilize Peer Support Services for their own well being. I would appreciate input on this subject.

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By: alanfadling

alanfadling — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:29:33 +0000

You are very welcome, Anne. I enjoyed what you wrote, and felt that pastors in my network would benefit much from your book. God’s grace continue to refresh and encourage you in your ongoing ministry to the weary and burdened ministers among us…

By: anne jackson

anne jackson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:19:40 +0000

thanks for reading & posting