Wellness

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.

Identity in Christ is developed through meaningful relational experiences within the body of Christ. Engaging in community, fellowship, mentorship, and church activities fosters spiritual growth and reinforces a Christ-centered identity.

When a leader in a church experiences a moral failure, the fallout can be overwhelming. It’s crucial for pastors to acknowledge and navigate their own grief and shock effectively to maintain their well-being and provide the best support to others.

With the busy swing of Christmas in the church world comes an annual reminder to all pastors that tending to your immediate family and your church family is quite the balancing act.