The Danger of Pastoral Isolation
Pastoral isolation is one of the biggest threats to pastoral health and ministry effectiveness. Isolation leads to poor decisions, spiritual decline, and burnout. The pastor who isolates himself from community and accountability is heading toward crisis.
James Bell
James Bell is the founder of LiveWell and writes on faith, culture, and the Christian life. He leads from the conviction that behavior modification was never the point—heart transformation is.
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