”Wisdom From The Field” are interviews with skilled interim ministers, hosted by Reverend Jim. Coaching For Interims empowers interim ministers to lead with creativity, authenticity and boldness for the thriving of their ministries.
Is Normalizing Pastor Exhaustion & Burnout Helpful? Self-fulfilling? - Rev. Anna Tew. Episode 117
Somewhere along the way, the church (church culture) began telling pastors that if they're not tired, overcommitted, and running late, they must not be doing ministry correctly. Rev. Anna Tew would like to file a gentle objection. Burnout isn't a spiritual gift, and exhaustion isn't listed among the fruits of the Spirit. In this candid and practical conversation, Anna shares what she learned after nearly burning out herself: sometimes the holiest thing you can put on your calendar is a blank space. From learning to say "no" (without writing a three-page apology) to recognizing resentment as an early warning light, she offers wise—and refreshingly freeing—advice for building a ministry that's sustainable for the long haul.
Normalizing Burnout in Ministry
The Power of Flexibility in Schedules
Balancing Personal and Professional Time
Dealing with Resentment and Setting Boundaries
Learning from Mistakes and Improving Self-Awareness
Normalizing Exhaustion vs. Embracing Rest
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11 Jul 2026
From Pastor-Centered to Congregation-Centered: Finding Joy in the Midst of an Uncertain Future - Reverend Peter Ilgenfritz. Episode 116
Many smaller congregations these days are struggling to find effective pastoral leadership, or, for that matter, any pastor at all. Interestingly, there is significant evidence that congregations that are less dependent on having a pastor at the center of things all the time are better able to adapt to a changing environment. Put differently: being more congregation-centered than pastor-centered can enable them to be more nimble and responsive. But how do you get there? In this episode titled, “From Pastor-Centered to Congregation-Centered: Finding Joy in the Midst of an Uncertain Future,” Rev. Peter Ilgenfritz shares the highlights of how he and the congregation he serves evolved in just this way, and the new joy and vitality they are experiencing.
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2 Jul 2026
When the Numbers Aren’t Enough: Finding Realistic Hope in an Uncertain Future - Rev. Quentin Chin. Episode 115
You've looked ahead and realized that, before long, there may not be enough people to sustain your church. Is there any reason for hope? Absolutely. Realistic hope doesn't deny hard realities—it faces them with honesty and faith. It's the kind of hope God blesses because it frees us from clinging to the past and releases the energy and joy to become the best church we can be today. And that's all God asks of us. In this episode titled, “When the Numbers Aren’t Enough: Finding Realistic Hope in a Uncertain Future,” Rev. Quentin Chin draws on his firsthand experience with congregations facing exactly these challenges and shows where realistic hope can be found.
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