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Confronting Your Addiction

Church Worker Wellness

Posted on July 3, 2021
by Toni Larson, LISW

The thought of having an addiction can be frightening.  So frightening, that taking a hard look at what is happening may be avoided. 

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Church Worker Mental Wellness – Why Does It Matter?

Church Worker Wellness

Posted on June 4, 2021
by Toni Larson, LISW

Church workers don’t enter their vocation without bringing along their personal histories. This is the case with many helping professionals; they enter service professions having experienced their own issues. These issues could be personal or family trauma (abuse, substance abuse, loss of a parent or sibling, etc.); they may be genetically or biologically predisposed to depression, anxiety disorders, or addictions;  they may develop, due to their circumstances and personality, depression, anxiety, addiction issues, etc.;  and they may encounter current stressful life issues with their own spouse or children, congregations, transitions in life such as empty nest and retirement, and community conflict.

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3 Ways to Support Your Church Workers

Church Worker Wellness

Posted on July 23, 2019

Church workers and their families suffer, just like anyone else, and they are more likely to feel isolated and unable to seek help.

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National Clergy Appreciation Month

Church Worker Wellness

Posted on October 16, 2017
by Rev. Max Phillips

The stress on pastors has never been light and these days with fewer pastors coming out of seminary the burden is growing. It is not unusual to know several pastors in each district of our church who are now serving three parishes. Quite a few serve either two congregations with many acting as chaplains for various emergency services organizations or other ministry enterprises in addition to serving a congregation. While the increasing volume of work isn’t necessarily bad, it is essential that these extra efforts are recognized for the good that the Lord does through them and that the pastors are encouraged and supported as they take on the extra load.

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