At last count, My 22 Best Practices in 22 Years of Pastoral Ministry has been shared 412 times on Facebook alone, which is a record for my modest little blog. I’ve been blown away by the interest of thousands of readers.
As I’ve been mulling over this incredible response, I also realize how much my “best practices” for pastoral ministry represent just one slice of a much larger picture. After all, thriving in ministry doesn’t depend solely on what any one pastor does or doesn’t do. Congregations play a critical role, and I know that my church has done a great deal to support and enable me to thrive.
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