Pastors may struggle with suicidal thoughts. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and provide support to individuals who may be struggling with their mental health. While it might come as a surprise to some, it’s important to acknowledge that even individuals in high-stress and emotionally demanding professions can experience suicidal
Christian leadership demands flexibility, responsiveness, and above all, resilience. As the church enters a season of significant transition, the role of pastors and leaders becomes increasingly complex, requiring additional strengths and skills to navigate the unknown future. Start with some of our most popular resources and offerings designed to cultivate resilience in pastors and Christian
We invite you to download Resilience: People, a Self-Facilitated Retreat Guide. This is not another daily devotional to add to your list of things to do. It is a flexible, self-paced mini-retreat that can be done on your own time, at your own pace, wherever you are. You can do this on your own or
As a leader, you need to reflect on your own story to create healthier relationships with yourself, God, and the people you serve. We’ve assembled over 30 of our favorite articles, podcasts, and books that can give you further insight into exploring your own story and how it informs the ways in which you interact
Wondering where to begin? Start with some of our most popular resources and offerings designed to support pastors and Christian leaders. Get the Clergy Burnout Report Did you know that 90% of pastors feel inadequately trained to cope with ministry demands? And that 30% of pastors are at risk of burnout? As a point of
Christian leadership is often a lonely vocation. That’s why you need relational support – especially from other leaders who understand the complexities of Christian leadership today. You need to reflect on your own stories to create healthier relationships with yourself, God, and the people you serve. Download Effective Small Groups for Pastors and Christian Leaders,
We invite you to download our free Self-Care Menu worksheet to help you create your go-to plan to support your well-being when you need it most. You will discover a process that you can repeat anytime one that you can turn to in times of stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or just when you need a little
We invite you to download our new Self-Facilitated Retreat Guide to foster Practices of Resilience. This is not another daily devotional to add to your list of things to do. It is a flexible, self-paced mini-retreat that can be done on your own time, at your own pace, wherever you are. You can do this
Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month? Now more than ever, pastors need support. A number of external stressors, such as increasing job demands, financial stress, and community division, are placed on pastors that contribute to feelings of overwhelm and burnout. How can our congregations and communities step up to relieve some of
Did you know that 90% of pastors feel inadequately trained to cope with ministry demands? And that 30% of pastors are at risk of burnout? As a point of contrast: while 1 in 3 pastors is at risk of burnout, only 1 in 5 business leaders is at risk. Church leadership has never been more