Anyone can experience burn out – pastors, preachers and even volunteers. Leaders can help their congregations thrive by maintaining their own wellbeing and helping their teams do so as well.
As part of Thriving Congregations: A Series on Leadership, experts in mental and physical health shared their perspectives and practical exercises to support your wellbeing and engage with your members on wellness issues. They also addressed how congregations can respond to personal and collective traumas.
Physical Health:
Mental Health:
Panel:
– How to approach physical/mental health challenges within a congregation
– Preaching from a psychological perspective
– “Emotional CPR” and grounding techniques to cope with stresses
– Caring for oneself while leading a congregation