September 30, 2024 | Drs. Kristen Kansiewicz and Michell Temple
What factors contribute to pastoral stress, and how can pastors and their spouses maintain well-being and resilience? How do they find meaning and purpose in ministry despite stress, and what role do spiritual and practical coping strategies play? How can they set boundaries, preserve their identities, and build healthy relationships within and outside their congregations to thrive?
Drs. Kristen Kansiewicz (assistant professor of counseling and program director of the graduate counseling program at Evangel University) and Michell Temple (the Dr. Vernon C. Grounds endowed chair of Christian counseling at Denver Seminary) explore these questions, emphasizing the need for friendships, trust, open communication, and seeking support to sustain long-term health in ministry.