Will Langford

There is something quietly sacred about the turn of the year for pastors and ministry leaders.  Long before goals are written or calendars fill, most shepherds begin with dreams not about buildings or budgets, but about people.  We dream about what God might do in hearts, homes, and churches if we walk faithfully with Him in the months ahead.   Even after challenging seasons, surveys continue to show that most pastors retain a strong sense of calling and genuine hope for the future.  Let me...

Finding Joy in a Beautifully Busy Season Christmas is one of the most meaningful seasons in ministry, and yet one of the most demanding.  Pastors and ministry leaders often move from sermon prep to Christmas programs, from Life Group parties to benevolence requests, from community events to staff gatherings… and somewhere along the way, the joy of Christ’s birth gets buried under the weight of the calendar. You’re not imagining the pressure.  Nearly half of all pastors say they feel...

“ Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. ”   Exodus 20:8-10 ESV One of the greatest ironies of my ministry was how often I felt guilty for taking time to rest.  I can’t even count the times I preached about the importance of trusting God, yet I hesitated to take time off because I feared things would fall apart.  I often encouraged others in our church to slow down, but I constantly...