Invest in long-term spiritual and intellectual growth—focus on deep study, mentorship, classic literature, and disciplined habits instead of fast success or distractions.
Churches should move from program-driven attraction to disciple-making by fostering a gospel-centered, mission-focused culture that emphasizes growth and service over just attendance.
Pastors struggling with pandemic fatigue should lament honestly, slow down to conserve energy, and lean on trusted friends to strengthen their identity in Christ.