A Pastor's Guide to Time Management

by Rush Witt, Joe Keller

• Church Leadership & Ministry

• Publisher: New Growth Press
• Published: 2026

Publisher's Description

Rush Witt and Joe Keller show pastors how to think biblically about time, diagnose common struggles, and build sustainable rhythms for long-term faithfulness and joy in their calling. Time is a precious and finite commodity. Are you stewarding it well? As a pastor, your work moves fluidly between study and solitude, counseling and crisis care, administration and leadership, plus a series of daily interruptions, not to mention your family and home life. How do you manage time effectively in a role without predictable hours, where you encounter the needs of others at every turn? With biblical principles and pastoral care, Shepherding Time enables pastors to serve their congregations faithfully while maintaining their own spiritual health. It equips pastors to use time with intentionality and humility, so they can serve their people well without losing themselves, their families, or their first love for Christ. A pastoral, practical, and deeply theological guide to understanding and reframing time as a matter of worship, discipleship, and freedom in the gospel. Addresses common struggles such as time guilt, distractions, and overwhelming expectations, offering biblical insights and constructive solutions. Includes practical insights and action points to help pastors plan their ideal week and steward their time effectively.