Kevin Presseault

I have something to admit. I stuggle. I struggle with my self-worth. I struggle with feeling joyful. I struggle with negative self-talk. I struggle with having fun. And that's really just naming a few of the things that I have found myself struggling with over the past few years. I read a recent article from the Barna Research Group that shared that 38% of pastors have given SERIOUS consideration of leaving ministry over the past couple of years.  Honestly, I've been one of them. This is not a pity party. This is not to make anyone feel guilty. It's just what it is. Ministry and life, in general, have been challenging over the past two years. It makes perfect sense that many leaders are seriously looking for an emergency exit! What kept me from doing something drastic? I have taken my emotional health very seriously long before the pandemic started! You will not realize that you are emotionally unhealthy until you reach a point that you can't manage anymore. In the lat

Today is a new day. I'm back at my office. I haven't worked from here in two years. I have spent the last two full years working from home during the week and only using my office quickly on Sunday morning before services. All my staff meetings, pastoral meetings, leadership meetings for the past two years have been either online or at my house. I gotta admit... it's kinda strange being back here! This was my regular routine for nearly 10 years as I have served here at my church. Hard to believe this September it will be 12 years that I have been here in this role. And for 2 of those nearly 12 years, I've been working from home, sitting at a small desk in my basement. And I learned a lot over the past two years! I've learned about the importance of our journey of wellness. In order to live the life that I envision for myself and my family (and my church!) I needed to make several shifts in my lifestyle. I had to see myself on a journey of improving my wellness in th