The text arrived at 2:00 am: “Thinking about quitting. Can’t do this anymore.” Sound familiar? If you are a pastor in New England, you’ve either sent that message, received it, or thought about sending it. Picture this: You have just preached your heart out to forty-seven people scattered across a sanctuary built for two hundred.…
Meet Overseed Field Director Steve Treash
Jim Harrell, Jack Daniel, and Steve Treash joined a Zoom call to discuss the exciting things happening at Overseed, including…
Seven Principles of Inspiring Worship
Many years ago, as a seminary student, I purchased a single page from a first edition (1611) King James Bible.…
Read Directions First: Inspiring Worship Starts with a Plan
(Part 1 of a 2-part series on Worship) It was Christmas Eve, many years ago. I had just arrived home…
Pastor as Network, Not Nodes
A few years ago, I moved into a new city to begin a role as pastor. Early on I received…
Obstacles to Holy Worship: Some Churches Make It Hard for People to Worship
One summer Sunday morning many years ago, I had the Sunday off from preaching at my own church and decided…
Strategies for Pastors to Stay Emotionally Connected to Their Ministry Team
Being a pastor comes with unique responsibilities and challenges, not least of which is the isolation that can come with…
Why Is God OK With This?
Ever watch a child look around and see no one paying attention, then walk up and smack their sibling? I…
Preventing Ministry Team Burnout
by Steve Treash, Overseed Field Director The concept of “burnout” originated in the 1970’s with a psychologist named Herbert Freudenberger…
Reviving the Church: Building Bridges with the Next Generation
There has been a noticeable decline in church attendance among younger generations, largely because many in these groups don’t trust…
Protect Your Family’s Privacy
By Deryk Richenburg We’ve all been there. You are welcomed to a new church, and someone comes up and asks…
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