Part 12: The Forgotten Foundation: Why Effective Supervision Must Be A Church Health Priority Let me start with some numbers that should trouble all of us. Recent research shows that between 35-40% of pastors leave ministry within the first five years. Over 70% regularly consider leaving. A 2022 Barna study found 42% of pastors were seriously considering leaving full-time ministry altogether. In Australia, a 2024 survey showed 53% of clergy had considered leaving the professi

The benefits of supervision for denominations, supervisees/pastors and attenders/congregations.

Factors that influence church decline and how to respond to these factors and decline in the West.

What is pastoral supervision and why should ministry leaders engage in it?

Easter is our celebration of hope. Sure hope. Not a vague wish. Certain hope. Wild hope. Hope beyond our largest dreams or imaginings....