Wellness

Pastors are listeners, and listening is hard work! It tests the mind, the heart, the will, and the body. Here are five barriers to listening and ways to overcome them.

The Church has always played a central role in addressing human suffering, embodying the compassion and healing ministry of Christ. Today, the scientific study of...

Are you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes? There is a rise in pre-diabetic and diabetic patterns within the realm of clergy, and we want to equip you with information to lessen this trend.

Romantic love is a profound emotional bond where we place our trust in another person, believing they will be there for us and care about our experiences in life. This includes our hopes, dreams, fears, insecurities, and pain.

Confession is the act of acknowledging and admitting to an offense, and Scripture directs us to confess our sins to God and to one another. But this practice is counter-intuitive to our human nature response.

Even when a pastor is not directly involved in a crisis, pastors and church leaders experience secondary trauma from carrying the emotional weight with those who are.

Imagine this—you work on a church staff where there is little drama. Each team is in their lane, moving the ball down the court when appropriate, and morale is high across the board.

If you feel you are one of the lonely pastors in ministry, there is good news! You can take steps to move past the loneliness.