When The Pastor Is Tired

I came across this article and it hit home as I pray for those in leadership for ministry, specifically "The Church Mountain."  It is common place that pastors, ministers and lay professional call it quits on Gods purpose for their life.  I reached out to Pastor Randy to help me address some of the issues that surround this article.  


Here is the link for your reading-
https://www.christianpost.com/news/megachurch-pastor-steps-away-from-pulpit-because-he-feels-far-from-god-tired-in-soul-234229/

Me:  Hey Pastor Randy do you have any thoughts from your book that could address this article :

Pastor Randy: I actually just saw this article a little earlier for the first time today.  I believe I did say somethings that address this very subject.  There are a couple of things that I think speak to this from my book...

"I feel that we do a greater disservice to the integrity of the gospel if we do not ensure that those who carry the mantel of delivery are in the best shape possible to present it."  After all, the Pastor doesn't suddenly fall or quit. It is always a process which means it is an embedded issue that requires attention that is often neglected.  But, if it means that it would require the Pastor to step down or take a sabbatical until there has been time to address and heal the issues, then what is the immediate impact? What is the long term impact?"

Me:  This is a great response and reminder to take care of yourself "pastors." The time it takes to care for yourself and or family is time God would want you to invest, to be better prepared to charge the hill ahead in the next season.

Our prayer is that leaders in ministry will have the courage to step back if needed, to reach out if needed because we need you.

Blessings Pastor Milton

Here is a link to copy of Pastor Randy Dean's Book below:

 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0615512437/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_52KeEbQNYXEPJ