Pastor Disaster

A Category 5 hurricane is battering the Church. A swirling storm of burnout among pastors and spiritual leaders is brewing right under our noses. The eye wall has hit land. The storm surge threatens to drown out the Church’s collective voice and dilute its influence in our culture.

A Category 5 hurricane is battering the Church. A swirling storm of burnout among pastors and spiritual leaders is brewing right under our noses. The eye wall has hit land. The storm surge threatens to drown out the Church’s collective voice and dilute its influence in our culture. The question is… what can we do? We must recognize the storm is here, realize it could get worse… but understand it does not have to. This practical guide, written for pastors, leaders and churchgoers, identifies the real problems behind the current leadership crisis and provides workable solutions that will strengthen leaders and help the Church re-establish its influence.

John Opalewski is a graduate of Oral Roberts University. He served as a pastor for fifteen years. He has worked in the business world for nearly two decades, serving in multiple leadership roles. John’s experience as a leader in both the church and business arenas has made him a sought-after speaker, coach and mentor. He and his wife Laura founded Converge Coaching in 2012 to help leaders be effective in their roles while maintaining health in their personal lives.