100 short, practical lessons to manage the unique challenges of ministry Anyone who has served not just as a pastor, but in any area of ministry has wounds that they could tell you about at the drop of a hat. It is just the reality of dealing with people. Even the best of people are people. People bring baggage and hurts that they sometimes throw at those taking care of them. On purpose or not, it hurts. Let's talk about how to not just survive but thrive in ministry.