Mental Health

Amber Albee Swenson and Jason Daye explore how worry can seep into our ministries and derail our spiritual well-being.

The teachings of Jesus on spiritual fasting were profound. Pastors can take actionable steps to incorporate this practice into their lives, finding strength and rejuvenation in their spiritual journeys.

Pastoral leadership is a lonely place, and any time we are lonely, we are susceptible to extreme discouragement.

To prevent pastoral burnout and breakdown, it’s essential to focus on giving the right “yes” and knowing when it’s best to give a “no.”

Counselors and churches play distinct but complementary roles in providing mental health care within communities.

Grief is a universal human experience. Everyone experiences loss and, therefore, grief. However, there is relatively little understanding of “how” one should go about grieving.

As a pastor, it’s not a question of if you’ll find yourself in the cross hairs and feeling overwhelmed, but when. The key to surviving is preparation.

Here are two ways the Lord is teaching me to deal with the stresses my life brings, big or small.