About The Optimized Pastor Newsletter
Welcome to The Optimized Pastor, a newsletter dedicated to the wellness and vitality of pastors everywhere.
About Me: Scott N. Smith, Editor
I've been preaching as an itinerant revivalist for over three decades. As the author of Victorology, I've not only shared the gospel and taught the principles of victorious Christian living across the globe, but have also worked to become a trusted confidant to many pastors, hearing firsthand their stories of burnout and struggle.
I literally sit across from a different pastor every week. For many, I'm on their speed dial list. I love pastors.
Why The Optimized Pastor?
Too often, I've seen pastors who are unhealthy, overwhelmed, and on the brink of burnout. With my extensive experience, I understands the unique challenges that pastors face.
Juggling a 40-hour workweek with a state Mission Board within the Southern Baptists, weekly nationwide preaching engagements, writing a book, working as a consultant, maintaining peak fitness, and being a devoted dad and grandad has been no small feat. But I've done it. I've discovered the key to optimizing health and productivity, and I'm passionate about sharing these life-changing insights and strategies with you, so you can elevate your life and ministry to new heights.
My Personal Inspiration
John Wesley was able to write over 40, 000 sermons, learn 15 different languages, and ride 250,000 miles on horseback preaching the gospel.
At age 84 he got mad at his doctor for restricting him to "preaching no more than 14 times a week." Wow.
Have God-called men literally become less capable? Or is there something more sinister going on...
I believe the current prevailing perspectives cause pastors to miss:
- the potential of what God put in us (we burn out doing far less)
- the ways in which they are diminishing their own health (because of misinformation on what's causing disease and poor health)
I'm out to change that.
What We Deliver To You
The Optimized Pastor newsletter provides practical tips and actionable strategies to help pastors increase their vitality and energy, enhance productivity, and create more margin in their schedules.
Our goal is to ensure you have a longer, more vibrant ministry, free from the threat of burnout. We address modern challenges like sedentary lifestyles, processed foods, and digital overload, offering solutions that are both effective and sustainable.
Join Us
Join us on this journey to a healthier, more productive, and fulfilling ministry.
Together, we can overcome the silent epidemic of burnout and thrive in our calling.