The Importance of Disconnecting as a Pastor

Disconnecting as a pastor is one of the fundamental keys to emotional survival in ministry. The concept of disconnecting sounds like a practice contrary to the goals of ministry. Perhaps you have been trained on the importance of intentionality, being present, and leading your people well. With that in mind, it can become easy to neglect your need for distance in ministry. There are many reasons that pastors begin to think this way, but one thing is for sure, a lack of disconnection limits the pastor’s ability to be effective.

We live in a world that is constantly moving. Our mindset is to go, go, go all of the time! As a pastor, the temptation to let the work of the ministry overtake your schedule is real. This temptation will make or break you depending on how you combat it. A pastor that never rests is going to struggle to be the shepherd that they need to be. What is the role that disconnecting plays in ministry? Why is it important for a pastor to disconnect and step away from the stresses of ministry periodically?

After understanding the reasoning behind disconnecting in ministry, it is time to implement it. It is one thing to say you are going to rest, but actually resting is often more complicated to achieve. With the busy schedules you face each week, meetings stacked on more meetings, and the general tasks of the church, how can you still find time to disconnect? We believe that there are some practical things that you can implement to ensure that you are adequately disconnecting in ministry.

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Disconnecting as a pastor can be a difficult task, especially considering the immense responsibility on your shoulders. While this is true, disconnecting in ministry is imperative as you seek to be an effective leader. Here, we will unpack some practical ways to make this happen.