The Pastor's Coach

Today, Pastor Ron talks about expectations on the pastor's family and the problems that often arise and how to protect them. This the third of the top five challenges listed by pastors, and talked about in episode 49.

Today, Pastor Ron talks about dealing with stress, which was listed by pastors as the second of the top five challenges pastors face--and ten things you can do to reduce stress in your life. This study was originally mentioned in episode 49. 

Today, Pastor Ron talks about dealing with criticism and conflict, the first of the top five challenges listed by pastors, and talked about last week in episode 49.

Pastor Ron reveals results of a survey of 100 pastors asked the question, "What are the greatest causes of pain, concern, and frustration in your ministry?"

In today's podcast, Pastor Ron talks about three leadership essentials that every leader must understand and of the importance of discernment in decision making.

Today, Pastor Ron talks about 5 ways to grow as a spiritual leader and why each is critical to the success of our ministry.

Today, Pastor Ron answers the following listener question: I feel like I should be doing more personal reading or devotional reading, but I can’t find the energy or desire. I have a four church district and ministry feels like hard work these days. It wears me down, so when I have opportunity, I want to escape from things connected to it. How do you handle this tension between ministry that you give your time and attention to for much of the day, AND the need to have energy to pursue God personally outside of your formal ministry activities? Have you felt this tension, and do you have any advice for a tired pastor?”

Today, Pastor Ron talks about the value of having a bucket list and how having one helps us to reflect on our values and goals, and helps us identify important milestones and experiences that we want to have in our lifetime (and beyond).

Today, Pastor Ron talks about staying connected to God through the spiritual disciplines.

Today, Pastor Ron shares 10 leadership axioms that are critically important for successful leadership.