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Pressure Inventory
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Confidence Begins With Clarity.

The Pressure Inventory helps you identify the seven types of hidden pressure shaping your leadership and gives you a clear starting point toward renewed energy, clarity, and focus.

Reflect on each statement and answer honestly.

PRESSURE INVENTORY SELF-ASSESSMENT

Your results and custom analysis will be sent to your email. 

1. I often feel torn between pleasing different groups in my church.(Required)
2. I feel pressure to deliver an exceptional sermon every single week.(Required)
3. Budget concerns regularly keep me up at night.(Required)
4. I feel guilty when my personal time with God feels rushed or dry.(Required)
5. I regularly second-guess my leadership decisions.(Required)
6. I worry that my family life is suffering because of ministry demands.(Required)
7. I feel torn between cultural relevance and biblical faithfulness.(Required)
8. Criticism from church members weighs heavily on me.(Required)
9. I worry about how church attendance numbers reflect on my leadership.(Required)
10. I struggle to balance ministry vision with the practical demands of staffing and operations.(Required)
11. I fear being seen as spiritually weak or imperfect.(Required)
12. I experience decision fatigue and find it hard to focus.(Required)
13. I feel pressure for my spouse or kids to "look perfect" to the church.(Required)
14. I feel stuck when addressing hot-button issues (political, racial, moral).(Required)
15. I struggle to find trusted friends I can be fully honest with.(Required)
16. Special events (like Easter, Christmas) feel more like high-stakes tests than celebrations.(Required)
17. Managing volunteers or staff feels draining.(Required)
18. I often feel pressure to appear "faith-filled" even when I’m struggling.(Required)
19. I feel emotionally exhausted by the needs of the people I serve.(Required)
20. I rarely have guilt-free time with my family.(Required)
21. I worry about offending members of the congregation when I speak on difficult topics.(Required)
22. I fear conflict and sometimes avoid hard conversations.(Required)
23. I feel anxious about maintaining a strong public image (in-person or online).(Required)
24. I often feel alone when trying to make strategic decisions for the church.(Required)
25. I experience spiritual fatigue more often than spiritual renewal.(Required)
26. I find it difficult to mentally "shut off" and rest.(Required)
27. I fear that ministry could cost me important relationships at home.(Required)
28. I often feel like I'm walking a tightrope between conflicting societal expectations.(Required)



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No pressure. Just practical options that fit your season of leadership.

Whether you’re just naming what’s wrong or ready to build a better way forward, I’ve got you covered.

PRESSURE
VALVE SESSIONS

FREE Live Learning Labs to Help You Let Off Steam and Fix ONE Thing.

Short bursts of insight and strategy — no cost, no catch.
 
Join me for a 1-hour conversation where we tackle real pressure points in ministry and explore practical solutions you can use immediately.
 
Perfect if you’re unsure where to start or just need a fresh perspective.
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LEADERSHIP
LABS

Step Back, Evaluate the Pressure, and Shape a Strategy That Fits

When leadership feels heavy, sometimes the best move is to pause. These live, guided working sessions give you space to think, clarify your priorities, and build a practical strategy designed for your church.
 
Whether you’re facing growth barriers or just need a fresh plan, this is where confident progress begins.
 
In-person and digital labs are available.
 
Ideal for pastors and leadership teams facing complexity, change, or growth barriers.
Schedule a Lab — Walk Away With Clarity and a Custom Plan

STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIPS

Ongoing Strategic Support to Help You Lead with Confidence All Year Long.

If you want a trusted partner in your corner — someone who knows ministry, understands strategy, and brings outside perspective without pressure — this relationship is for you.
 
Think of it like adding an executive team member.
 
Designed for hungry and curious pastors ready to make things better.
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“As a coach, Gavin’s external perspective clarified our vision and helped us build a better model for our community. As a mentor, his ministry experience allows him to encourage our team while providing unique insight.”

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Discover the Sermon Strategies Driving Growth in America’s Fastest Growing Churches

We’ve compiled a spreadsheet detailing the last 12 sermon series from the 100 fastest-growing churches in America.

GET THE RESOURCE