Getting Real in Marriage & Ministry - Trevor Hislop - 70 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye

If you're married and in ministry, how can a better understanding of emotional safety improve both your marriage and your ministry? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Trevor Hislop, counselor, marriage and family therapist, and ministry coach at Pastor Serve. Trevor brings a unique perspective because not only is he a certified Marriage and Family Therapist, he's also served in pastoral ministry in the local church for 20 years. Together, Trevor and Jason explore how some of the tendencies we have around vulnerability and risk in ministry settings can unknowingly transfer into the relationship we have with our spouses. Trevor helps us identify and address some of these challenges so that we can have healthier marriages and healthier ministries.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Trevor Hislop on how intimacy involves both physical proximity and emotional connection between individuals: "When we're talking about intimacy, it's about being close, and it's about feeling connected."

Trevor Hislop on the importance of mutual understanding, cooperation, and alignment of goals within the marriage relationship, especially when both partners are involved in ministry: "The work of marriage in ministry is when a couple is able to share that vision and take active steps towards it together."

Trevor Hislop on fostering a safe and secure emotional environment within a marriage or relationship: "Work towards steps of safety with your spouse, being the one who's willing to model it first."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

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