ECFA wants to see leader care climb to a new level, resulting in healthier pastors and in church boards that are more engaged with their pastor’s total wellbeing. Far too many pastors today are struggling in isolation as they face the unique pressures, demands, and challenges of ministry leadership. There has been a notable rise in reports of burnout, leaders leaving the ministry, and other tragic integrity failures.

To that end, ECFA is introducing a new Leadership Standard that’s focused on supporting healthy leadership through the board’s proactive care for the integrity of its top leader as a whole person based on biblical principles. These are actions that any church can adopt. Details at ECFA.org/leadershipstandard.

About Michael

Michael is passionate about helping churches and Christ-centered ministries maintain high standards of integrity through ECFA. As an attorney and a CPA, Michael is a frequent speaker on ECFA’s webinars, videos, and podcasts, as well as a regular contributor to ECFA’s library of eBooks and other written publications. He speaks at numerous conferences and workshops across the country and has served as guest on webinars, videos and podcasts for numerous Christ-centered ministries and churches.