Jan 16, 2023 · Some of the perils that Nelson mentions are celebrity pastor culture, the visionary leadership model, and lone ranger …

Feb 2, 2026 · As Nelson puts it - “The isolation and burnout; struggles with relational, emotional, physical and spiritual health; …

Jan 2, 2024 · In general, Part 3 of The Flourishing Pastor is less well-developed than the first two parts. It labours the point of …

Sep 3, 2025 · Despite his Gospel Coalition bona fides, Nelson writes from a gender neutral position about the pastorate. His work …

Creating an environment where pastors can flourish and live in the power of God. He lays out some illustrations overused in many …

Sep 18, 2025 · Nelson shared 2019 survey results (pre-pandemic) that “almost 40% of all clergy report low satisfaction with their …

Nelson is concerned that pastors are increasingly at risk for burnout and are challenged by strong cultural headwinds that often lead …

Feb 1, 2022 · In his new book, The Flourishing Pastor: Recovering the Lost Art of Shepherd Leadership, Nelson observes a dripping …

Mar 28, 2022 · When we as pastors, or ministry leaders (be it in the church, home, or marketplace) neglect the care of individuals …

Dec 14, 2021 · Holistic integrity. Nelson says pastors should resist the temptation to define integrity solely in ethical terms, as …