Resources for Ministry Leaders

57% of pastors say addiction to pornography is the most sexually damaging issue to their congregation. Moreover, 54% of pastors say they have viewed Internet pornography within the last year.

Pastors need resources both for their congregations and for themselves. We hope you find the list of resources below helpful!

Free E-Book for Ministry Leaders

Download your free copy of Porn-Free Church: Raising up gospel communities to destroy secret sins. This information-packed reference book is specifically for pastors, ministry leaders, and small group leaders, addressing subjects like:

How pornography hurts marriages and children
Psychological and spiritual reasons behind porn’s allure
How to counsel men who are addicted
Forming small groups and real friendships in the church that lead to authentic accountability

Free E-Book for Ministers Who Struggle

Internet Pornography: A Ministry Leader’s Handbook contains stories from pastors who have struggled with this addiction and have found freedom. It also has practical advice from those who have counseled literally hundreds of pastors about this issue, answering some of the toughest questions.

You can read the whole e-book online or download the pdf.

You can also see our list of resources for pastors which include online communities, anonymous call centers, counseling centers, and retreat centers.

Hear Their Stories

Many pastors and former pastors have stepped out to share their struggle. Listen to some of them here:

Nate Larkin (podcast, 20:26)
Jeff and Marsha Fisher (4-part podcast, 53:37)
Chris and Cindy Beall (5-part podcast, 1:13:13)
David Erik Jones (podcast, 17:48)
David Blythe (podcast, 19:49)
Michael Cusick (podcast, 21:05)
Tal Prince (video, 6:03)

Tools for Recovery

Pastors are like any other man: they need practical resources to avoid temptation and overcome addictions. Visit our resources page for men who struggle for more information.

Also, watch some of these testimonies from other pastors about what they do to stay free.