Shadows of the Stained Glass
Shadows of the Stained Glass is about my journey as a pastor and the complex reasons behind pastoral exodus. We’ll explore the heartbreakingly high number of pastors who leave the ministry each year and discover simple yet profound ways we can remind them that their first and truest calling is not to the pulpit, not to the pews, but to the embrace of the Savior who has breathed life into their souls. Because when pastors remember why they started, everything else – the sermons, the budgets, the hospital visits, the late-night counseling sessions – falls into place like pieces of a stained-glass window.
Endorsement
Matthew Gruber, Serial Entrepreneur
Why Pastors Quit
My journey as a pastor was a rollercoaster. The joy of serving was eclipsed by unrealistic expectations and burnout. The toll it took on myself and my family became unbearable, and after resigning, it took years of deep forgiveness and immersing myself in a supportive church to truly heal from the wounds. Whether you’ve served for decades or are on the brink of leaving, “Why Pastors Quit” offers a look at the challenges we face. It’s a book that will resonate with your experiences, offer solace, and ignite a question: How can we, as a community, create a healthier environment for our pastors?
ExPastors.com
Driven by a passion to support struggling pastors, I founded ExPastors.com in 2012. By 2017, it had touched nearly a million website visits and featured in prominent publications like The Huffington Post, Relevant Magazine, Christianity Today, and Jen Hatmaker’s book, For The Love. That year, I handed over ExPastors.com to new leadership, confident that their mission of strengthening pastors and their families would continue to flourish.
Bat Boys Baseball
The Bat Boys are a sandlot group of junior high and high schoolers who get together, whenever we can, to play the game we all love. Our mission is to provide opportunities for young men to experience the game of baseball in a fun, low-pressure, high-performance environment. Everyone is welcome. And everyone who shows up gets to play. Find out more about our approach by visiting our website.
Graphic Design
With over two decades of professional design experience, I’ve honed my skills in leading creative teams while simultaneously thriving as a freelance designer specializing in web development, graphic design, and print projects. Take a glimpse by visiting my website.