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EPISODE NOTES
In this episode of Transforming the Church, Dr. Derwin L. Gray dives deep into the crucial topic of healing past pain and trauma in ministry. Drawing from his own experiences and personal insights, Dr. Gray shares the importance of acknowledging and addressing unresolved issues to lead with emotional and spiritual health. He introduces the ‘HEAL’ acronym, emphasizing the significance of being honest about past pain, expecting turbulence in the healing process, accepting and mourning past events, and celebrating the transformative work of Jesus. Through relatable anecdotes and practical guidance, Dr. Gray highlights the necessity for ministry leaders to prioritize their own healing in order to effectively serve and lead others.
In this episode, Pastor Derwin helps us think through:
- Why it’s critical to embrace the power of healing past pain and trauma in ministry to unlock emotional and spiritual growth.
- Uncover the profound impact of pornography on church leaders and learn how to address and overcome this challenge with empathy and understanding.
- Prioritize emotional and spiritual health in ministry to cultivate resilience, compassion, and sustainable leadership.
QUOTES
Pastors and ministry leaders, listen; you can’t minister your way out of sin. You can’t minister your way out of paths, pain, and unresolved trauma. -Dr. Derwin L. Gray
Ministry can’t heal us. Only the ministry of Jesus Himself can heal us. -Dr. Derwin L. Gray
We can’t bury our past, but our past can bury us. -Dr. Derwin L. Gray
Unrest unresolved issues will resolve your ministry. Unresolved issues will resolve your ministry and my ministry. And when that happens, our unresolved issues not only affect us, but it affects those that we love, and those that we serve. -Dr. Derwin L. Gray
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