Author · Pastor · Speaker
When Ministry Gets
Hard, You Don't
Have to Quit.
Greg Morris has spent 46 years helping pastors and ministry leaders stay resilient when everything tells them to walk away. His message is for anyone who has ever wrestled with burnout, doubt, or the temptation to give up.
About Greg
A Pastor Who Has
Walked the Hard Road
Greg Morris is the Lead Pastor and Ordained Bishop of Parkway Church of God in Salisbury, Maryland - a multigenerational, multicultural congregation he has served since 2012. In 2017, a personal ministry crisis sent him on a three-year journey of research into pastoral burnout and resilience. That journey became Rise Above Quit.
Beyond the pulpit, Greg is a Board Certified Mental Health Coach, a Human Flourishing Coach, and a voice that conferences, pastors, and ministry leaders across the Church of God movement trust with the message that matters most: you were called to finish well.
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Rise Above Quit
Overcoming Setbacks and Staying Resilient in Ministry and Life
Born from a real crisis and three years of hard-won research, Rise Above Quit is a lifeline for ministry leaders who are exhausted, wounded, or quietly wondering if they still have what it takes. Greg doesn't offer easy answers - he offers a proven path back to strength, purpose, and endurance.
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Built to Last Preaching Series
A complete 7-week sermon guide with three-point outlines, anchor texts, illustration directions, small group questions, and book integration. Not just personal restoration - a catalyst for revived preaching in your pulpit.
30-Day Rise Above Quit Devotional
Thirty daily readings organized across five weekly themes - The Honest Reckoning, The Roots of Resilience, Rising Above, A Far Better Life, and The Road Ahead. Each day includes scripture, reflection, prayer, a practice, and a journal prompt.
Individual Leader's Study Guide
A personal companion guide for the leader reading alone - five units of reflection questions, deep journaling prompts, personal assessment moments, and closing prayers tied directly to the book's chapters. This is the guide for the leader who needs to go deep.
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What Leaders Are Saying
This book is a heavenly confronting of the silent epidemic of surrender robbing pulpits and ministries of those called to fill them. Pastor Morris goes to the heart of the issue, addressing root causes while pointing readers to the biblical prescription for healing. Rise Above Quit arrives as a breath of fresh air, a vitality boost for the Body of Christ and especially those called to leadership. More than a call to endurance, this is a revelation of renewal and victorious life, not as a topic to be preached, but a reality to be lived, for every minister.
- Dr. Gary J. Lewis, General Overseer, Church of God · Cleveland, TN
From the Foreword and Endorsement of Rise Above Quit
Greg Morris is not only my friend - he is a seasoned leader who understands how to survive and thrive in the trenches of spiritual warfare. He reminds us that resilience isn't built in our victories but in the moments we refuse to give up. Every chapter breathes hope and practical insight. Whether you're a seasoned leader or a believer facing personal challenges, Rise Above Quit will strengthen your spirit and equip you to finish well.
- Bishop Stan Holder, Administrative Bishop, Florida Church of God
Endorsement for Rise Above Quit
Pastor Morris offers a refreshing opportunity for the professional minister to feel the call as if it were the first time - not with platitudes and empty phrases, but with experienced ministry realism and robust, actionable strategies. Minister, soak in this book. Layperson, get this book for your pastor. His life may depend on it.
- Dr. Steve Hall, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Lee University · Executive Director, Ministry Oasis
Endorsement for Rise Above Quit
Rise Above Quit is not merely informative - it is restorative. It speaks life to exhausted leaders and reminds them that the One who called them is still faithful to sustain them. Pastor Morris skillfully integrates personal narrative, current research, practical strategies, and biblical insight to address the complex realities faced by today's leaders.
- Bishop Tim Cushman, Administrative Bishop, Delmarva & DC, Church of God
Endorsement for Rise Above Quit
Both memoir and guide, this book speaks to those seeking to rise above exhaustion and rediscover the joy of serving Christ. Pastor Greg provides practical frameworks for sustainable leadership and redefines what it means to persevere - drawing from his own journey and the biblical account of Job.
- Joe Dobbins, Author of Hope After Church Hurt
Endorsement for Rise Above Quit
For certain people, in certain seasons, with certain callings - quitting isn't an option. Not because we're trapped, but because we're chosen. Rise Above Quit equips you to stand firm and soar. A must-read for anyone ready to transform challenges into triumphs, whether in ministry, family, or personal growth.
- Travis Johnson, Lead Pastor, Pathway Church
Endorsement for Rise Above Quit
Better Together Experiences
Retreat · Inspire · Equip
No two experiences are the same - because no two people, marriages, or congregations are the same. Greg brings 46 years of pastoral wisdom, mental health coaching, and human flourishing expertise into every engagement, personally and prayerfully.
Better Together Marriage Retreat
Sacred space for couples to reconnect, rebuild, and rediscover the covenant they made. Grounded in Scripture, shaped around your story. Now expanding into Built to Last: Marriage Rooted in Christ.
Inquire →Ignite the Better in Them
A motivational evening or service for your staff, volunteers, or congregation - drawing out the God-given potential in every person in the room. Because a far better life is already inside them.
Inquire →The Far Better Path Forward
One-on-one mentoring and coaching for ministry leaders who need a trusted guide for the road ahead. Greg's certifications as a Board Certified Mental Health Coach and Human Flourishing Coach mean this is more than encouragement - it's transformation.
Inquire →Speaking
Bring Greg to Your
Conference or Church
Greg speaks to pastors, ministry leaders, and congregations on resilience, flourishing, and the courageous decision to stay the course. He is available for conferences, leadership retreats, and church events.
Church Leadership Events
Equipping your pastoral team, elders, and staff with the resilience framework that keeps leaders in the game for the long haul.
Ministry Conferences
A high-impact keynote on overcoming burnout, setbacks, and the quiet temptation to walk away from your calling.
Congregational Weekends
A weekend series on A Far Better Life - helping entire congregations discover what it means to be Centered, Included, and Alive in Christ.
Appendix C · Free Download
A Letter to the
Pastor in Crisis
If you are reading this in a dark moment - exhausted, isolated, or quietly wondering whether you can go on - this letter was written for you. Not as a program. Not as a checklist. As one pastor speaking directly to another, from the valley to the valley.
Inside you will find words of honest solidarity, a path toward help, and a curated list of trusted pastoral care resources - including the Church of God Center for Ministerial Care, Marble Retreat, SonScape, Broom Tree Ministries, and the 988 Lifeline.
You are not the first shepherd to sit under the broom tree. You will not be the last. But you do not have to sit there alone - and you do not have to stay there.
- Greg Morris, Rise Above QuitFree Resources
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What You'll Receive:
A 40-item diagnostic across five domains to help you honestly measure where you are - before the breaking point.
Discover your personal resilience profile and complete the Resilience Covenant - a commitment to the person you were made to be.
40 curated titles across seven categories - the books that helped rebuild one pastor and can help rebuild you.
Every passage referenced in Rise Above Quit, organized canonically and thematically for ongoing study and preaching.
A curated directory of pastoral care resources - from the Church of God Center for Ministerial Care to retreats, coaching networks, and crisis lines.
Resources
Tools for the Journey
Greg is committed to providing practical resources that help leaders and churches flourish - not just survive.
Wellness Assessment
A seven-indicator digital assessment designed to help ministry leaders honestly evaluate their current health and flourishing - and take the next right step.
Take the Assessment →Parkway Church of God
A multigenerational, multicultural congregation in Salisbury, Maryland, demonstrating what it looks like when a church reaches, roots, and releases for the Kingdom.
Visit Parkway →A Far Better Life Ministries
The 501(c)(3) ministry dedicated to equipping leaders and congregations with the framework, coaching, and resources they need to live and lead well.
Learn More →Built to Last: Marriage Rooted in Christ
Greg's next project - a marriage enrichment resource grounded in covenant theology and practical wisdom for couples who want more than survival. Coming soon.
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