Have the dog days of August got you feeling a bit lethargic or discouraged? Here are some things for ministry leaders to remember when you're feeling physically and emotionally fatigued.

How do you handle such a situation? Here are five "P's" that can help you when you're harried and hurried.

Bishop Joseph Mattera asks if a person cannot submit to a process of biblical training and character development in the context of a local church, then how can they be properly prepared to shepherd a flock under God?

Pastors don't generally stay long at one church. What are your observations about pastoral tenure?

But how can a pastor keep the pace in the marathon of ministry without burning out? Here are some suggestions to help you be more efficient.

What are the biggest reasons you've encountered that make church and ministry succession so challenging?

Are you gloomy? Do you feel like everybody's against you and it seems like the world is falling apart? Here are some tips to help you climb out of your doldrums.

There is one thing pastors particularly hate to deal with. The ironic thing is that it's self-imposed.

Ministry can be stressful at times. But have you lost your true identity as a pastor by trying to do everything?

Not everyone is called to be a pastor, but for those who are, there are a lot of great spiritual benefits.

While freedom of speech may not apply to the pastorate, the qualifications of the role protect the integrity and reputation of a greater message: freedom in Christ.

Here are a few things that need to be understood between a guest preacher and the church officials who are hosting him or her.

Are these some things you considered before taking the reins of responsibility for a church? What do you think about these questions if you're considering it now?

Because the church is comprised of people, pastors must deal with problems periodically. Here are some suggestions on how to tackle them.

Here are three common misconceptions—common among pastors and other Christian leaders—that keep them from having a great ambition in life.

Young pastors are bound to stumble along the way. Here are some words of encouragement they might need along the journey.

Joseph's ability as a leader is a model for everyone in the ministry. Here are some of his greatest qualities.

Pastors sometimes need a reality check, too. Here are some things to remember in your every day life as the head of a flock.

Pastors do have a few tricks up their sleeve when it comes to their congregation. Here are a few, tongue-in-cheek, of course.

No job is 100 percent secure. But here are some tips that can help you become the one staff member that would be extremely difficult to let go.