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Continue reading →: I Can’t Do It All, and You Can’t Eitherlast updated March 23, 2019 A friend shared this image on Twitter, and said, “Anyone else need this great news today? Thanks for Four Gifts.” For more information, please see Four Gifts: Seeking Self-Care for Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength and Four Gifts Launch Party Photos, Order from Herald Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CommonWord,…
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Continue reading →: The Seven C’s of Healthy TeamworkFor those who prefer audio, I’ve just learned how to embed the audio of one of my sermons, so you can listen to it above, or for those who prefer text, please see below. Teamwork seems to be everywhere these days, from members of our congregation working on the roof…
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Continue reading →: Ready, Set, Launch . . . and You’re Invited!last updated March 23, 2019 THANK YOU!! to everyone who responded to my launch invitation below – please see photos of the launch party here. In August 2016, I wrote this article: “Is Self-Care Part of Your Paid Employment, and Should It Be?” A few days later I received an…
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Continue reading →: Responding to the Clergy Health CrisisI don’t think of myself as part of a clergy health crisis. Although my blood pressure usually tests high at the doctor’s office, the last time I checked myself it measured well within a normal range. I’m not on any regular medications. Where I live in Canada and through my…
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Continue reading →: How to End Ministry Well TogetherIt’s been almost eight weeks since I shared my growing conviction to complete my pastoral ministry with my congregation this November–almost eight weeks since sharing first with my church council, then with the congregation, and later posting my letter of intention on this website. Since then, responses have varied from…
When You Work for the Church
Hello,
I’m April Yamasaki
Welcome to When You Work for the Church. I’ve been a church volunteer and a full-time pastor. I’ve led small groups and served on denominational committees. When I resigned from pastoral ministry to focus on my writing, I knew that I wanted to be—needed to be—grounded in a local congregation. I love the church!
But I also know that churches and church organizations have not always lived up to their calling, have brought harm instead of healing. So I started this website to share resources for doing ministry better, and pray that together we might serve more faithfully and effectively.
For a healthy rhythm of work and rest, I’d love to send you my ebook.
When You Work for the Church 