Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors

It can be a scary thing to wonder if someone is depressed, hopeless, or suicidal. It's overwhelming.   But if you're in a church, a ministry, or relationships with your community... it's inevitable.    Depression and suicide are a HUGE concern in today's world. It's one of the leading causes of death among kids, teens, and middle-aged adults especially.    Today, we'll go through some practical ac...

Depression is a big problem in today’s world. And for a ministry leader or pastor, it can be scary to think about. It can feel very overwhelming.   But if you truly want to minister well to the people God has put around you… well, you need to be ready to recognize signs of concern and respond to them well.    So today, let’s tackle the first part of that. Let’s go through some common warning signs...

Every Christian is called to show love to those around us. "Love your neighbor as yourself," Jesus tells us. Love your enemies. People will know you are Christ's disciples by your love. It is all throughout the Bible!   And this is most especially true for pastors and other ministry leaders.    But without good interpersonal skills, it is unlikely that people will feel loved by you... despite your...

The emotional struggles, mental health needs, and relationship challenges of today’s world are big. Millions of people struggle with anxiety, depression, divorce, abuse, and stress. And when people are hurting, the Church is meant to help.    … But do you really feel equipped to do that?   Find out more in today’s episode about how this new podcast can help you in your ministry.   Welcome to the “...

Do you want to care for the people in your ministry more effectively? This podcast will equip you to do exactly that.   The reality of Christian ministry is that it can be exhausting, overwhelming, and lonely. This is certainly true for pastors, but it is also true for all Christians in ministry! And every Christian has a ministry of some kind. From youth leaders to Bible study leaders to loving y...