Mental Health

Lonely Leaders

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

We Can’t Say Yes to Everything

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.”

Complementary Roles of Counselors and Churches in Providing Mental Health Care

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

The Life of Job: Multiple Losses, Grief, and Recovery

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.

Caught in the Cross Hairs

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.

2 Ways to Conquer the Stresses and Anxieties of Life

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

Jason Young: Pain, Peace, and Thriving in Ministry

Ministry can be exhausting. So how do our past hurts and our present peace relate to thriving in ministry for the long haul? In...

10 Reasons We Should Practice Solitude

If we are to live as true followers of Jesus, we will be intentional to practice solitude. There are at least 10 different times in Jesus’ life when he made solitude a priority.