What to Do When Ministry Feels One-Sided

What to Do When Ministry Feels One-Sided

November 19, 2025 · 31 min

If you’ve ever planned a church event, you know the feeling—you pour in the time, the energy, the late-night prep… and then the sign-ups stay empty, the volunteers don’t show, and the excitement you hoped for just isn’t there. We’ll unpack why this happens, how to guard your heart, how to lead with grace instead of frustration, and how to stay faithful even when the turnout isn’t what you imagined.  Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.