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The Vacillator Pastor: When Ministry Runs on Highs and Crashes | Wired for Connection

He still talks about that Sunday. Not because anything dramatic happened. No crisis, no conflict,…

Coach MattMay 28, 2026

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The Avoider Pastor: When Strength Becomes a Wall

He's probably one of the best preachers in his area. Composed. Competent. The guy other…

Coach MattMay 26, 2026

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You Were Made for This—But Not to Do It Alone: Breaking the Isolation Pattern (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this series, I talked about what Barna's research confirms about pastoral…

Coach MattMay 25, 2026

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The Loneliest Job in the Room: What Barna’s Data Confirms About Pastoral Isolation (Part 1)

I want to start with a number: 65. That is the percentage of pastors who…

Coach MattMay 25, 2026

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The Pleaser Pastor: When Saying Yes Is Really About Fear

Everyone loves this pastor. He's warm, responsive, and almost always available. He remembers the names…

Coach MattMay 24, 2026

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The Hybrid Church Is Here to Stay. Here’s What That Actually Means for Your Ministry

For the first couple years after the pandemic forced churches online, a lot of pastors…

Coach MattMay 23, 2026

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Wired for Connection: What Attachment Theory Reveals About Every Pastor’s Heart

You became a pastor because you care about people. You show up when someone's in…

Coach MattMay 22, 2026

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Processing the Wound: How to Write an Impact Letter When Your Spouse Betrayed You

Processing the Wound. An impact letter gives your pain a voice. Here's a guided framework…

Coach MattMay 17, 2026

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Leading From the Wound: How to Stay in Ministry While Your Marriage Is in Crisis

Leading From the Wound Can you keep leading when your marriage is in crisis? Honest,…

Coach MattMay 14, 2026

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The Forgotten Wound: When the Pastor Is the One Who Was Betrayed

The Forgotten Wound. When the pastor is the one betrayed by a spouse, the wound…

Coach MattMay 11, 2026

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The Vacillator Pastor: When Ministry Runs on Highs and Crashes | Wired for Connection

The Avoider Pastor: When Strength Becomes a Wall

You Were Made for This—But Not to Do It Alone: Breaking the Isolation Pattern (Part 2)

The Loneliest Job in the Room: What Barna’s Data Confirms About Pastoral Isolation (Part 1)

The Pleaser Pastor: When Saying Yes Is Really About Fear

The Hybrid Church Is Here to Stay. Here’s What That Actually Means for Your Ministry

Wired for Connection: What Attachment Theory Reveals About Every Pastor’s Heart

Processing the Wound: How to Write an Impact Letter When Your Spouse Betrayed You

Leading From the Wound: How to Stay in Ministry While Your Marriage Is in Crisis

The Forgotten Wound: When the Pastor Is the One Who Was Betrayed

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