Jesse Reimers

  The Freedom of Being Whole There’s a powerful peace that comes when your public ministry and private life are aligned—when who you are on Sunday matches who you are on Monday. No secrets. No pretending. No shameful compromises. Just a consistent, God-honoring life that radiates trust, humility, and joy. Unfortunately, many pastors lead ministries they’re secretly afraid of being exposed in. They live with pressure to appear more spiritually mature than they are, to seem stronger than they feel, and to hide the very struggles that could make them relatable and real. This is not the life Jesus called you to. Ministry should never require a mask. In this week’s post, we’ll talk about how to build a ministry you don’t have to hide from—a life of authenticity, transparency, and integrity. A life where your character and calling stand in harmony. It’s not about perfection. It’s about freedom. The Burden of a Double Life Let’s be honest. It’s exhausting to pretend. To show up every Sund...

When the Fall Isn’t a Jump, But a Slide The fall from integrity in ministry rarely starts with scandal. It begins with small decisions, unnoticed compromises, and subtle justifications. Most pastors don’t wake up one day and decide to wreck their character or ministry. Instead, the descent into moral or spiritual collapse happens gradually—like a slow drift away from the shore. This drift is dangerous precisely because it’s quiet. It hides in the ordinary and disguises itself as “normal” ministry fatigue, pressure, or even success. And if we’re not alert, even the most faithful, well-intentioned pastors can find themselves far from the anchor of integrity without realizing how they got there. This week’s message is a warning and a lifeline: recognize the drift before it becomes a disaster. Understand how it works, why it happens, and how you can resist it. The Anatomy of a Drift Drifting doesn’t feel dramatic—it feels natural. It often starts with: Neglecting the inner life: You’re so...

The Unseen Collapse Ministry doesn’t collapse overnight. It’s not usually a headline scandal or a one-time act of moral failure that destroys a leader’s credibility. The fall begins quietly, in the private corners of compromise, long before anyone else notices. And at the root of nearly every downfall in ministry—whether it’s moral, ethical, relational, or financial—is a failure of integrity. Integrity is everything. Without it, a pastor may preach powerfully, grow a church impressively, and organize ministry effectively, but none of it will endure. Integrity is the foundation of trust, and trust is the currency of all healthy ministry. Lose integrity, and eventually, you lose everything that matters. For small church pastors, this isn’t just theory. It’s survival. Your leadership is visible. Your influence is personal. The integrity of your life and leadership shapes your people’s faith more than your sermons ever will. The good news? You don’t have to be perfect—but you do have to be...

In a recent conversation I had with Dr. Jerry Rueb, the founder and chairman of the Church Transformation Network, I was struck by the depth of his passion and clarity of vision for the global Church. This nonprofit exists to meet some of the most pressing challenges facing the Body of Christ today—challenges like limited access to sound spiritual resources, the lack of in-depth theological training, and the dangerous rise of doctrinal confusion and false teaching. Dr. Rueb’s heart for equipping pastors—especially those faithfully leading small and mid-sized congregations—is nothing short of inspiring. In a world where the role of a pastor is often misunderstood or watered down, he has taken up the mantle to bring clarity, encouragement, and biblical wisdom to the front lines of ministry. After reading his book, Pastoring the Flock of God , I found myself both encouraged and convicted. Encouraged by the reminder that God’s vision for pastoral leadership is timeless and rooted in His ...

In nearly every congregation, there’s a group of leaders whose influence stretches far beyond the sanctuary. They’re the ones running small businesses, managing side hustles, launching online brands, or exploring new ventures out of faith and necessity. They’re entrepreneurs—and they’re looking for spiritual leadership . Barna’s research with Faith Driven Entrepreneur reveals a critical truth: while entrepreneurial Christians are often visionaries in the marketplace, they frequently feel underpastored in the church. They’re navigating real spiritual questions like: Can I honor God and still scale my business? What should I do when my values collide with profitability? How do I balance hustle with Sabbath? Is success in business a threat to my soul? They may look confident, composed, and capable—but many are carrying these questions alone. And they don’t just need inspiration. They need pastoral presence . If you’re a small church pastor, you don’t need to be a busin...