The Revitalization of a M.E.A.N. Church!

It is easy for a pastor to identify abuse, but it is far more difficult to protect himself from it. It is one thing to feel abuse, but it is difficult to continue to minister in spite of it. As a result, pastors are leaving the ministry in droves because they are hurt, burned out, and bitter toward the church, the denomination, and even God.

vRather than develop a victim’s mindset and blame others for these problems, pastors need to take responsibility for their own spiritual and emotional well-being. One person said, “You must learn to take care of yourself because no one in the church will.”