Across American Christianity, there is a shortage of clergy, and this is exacerbated by financial struggles, housing issues, and the emotional toll of being a pastor. In this episode, Carol Howard joins the show to talk about challenges and trends in clergy health. She also explored the impact of these trends on younger clergy and the need for the church to invest in clergy support. Howard also shares from her book Wounded Pastors, which explores the concept of Family Systems Theory and its application in helping pastors and clergy navigate challenges and dynamics within their congregations. The conversation also touches on the topics of forgiveness, rewriting personal stories, and the potential for post-traumatic growth in the church.
Rev. Carol Howard (@CarolHoward) is the award-winning author of several books, including Wounded Pastors: Navigating Burnout, Finding Healing and Discerning the Future of your Ministry (Westminster John Knox) and Healing Spiritual Wounds: Reconnecting with a Loving God after Experiencing a Hurtful Church (HarperOne). Carol is a frequent contributor to books, websites, magazines, and journals. She was a regular columnist at the Christian Century where her blog was hosted. She’s a Presbyterian (USA) minister in a village church outside of New York City.
Presenting Sponsor:
Phillips Seminary Join conversations that expose you to new ideas, deepen your commitment and give insights to how we can minister in a changing world.
Supporting Sponsors:
I Help Pastors Get Jobs: Use code 'futurechristian'
Torn Curtain Arts is a non-profit ministry that works with worship leaders, creatives, and churches to help avoid burnout, love their work, and realize their full creative potential.
Future Christian Team:
Loren Richmond Jr. – Host & Executive Producer
Martha Tatarnic – Guest Host / Co-Host
Paul Romig–Leavitt – Executive Producer
Danny Burton - Producer
Dennis Sanders – Producer
Melissa Florer-Bixler tells How to Have an Enemy
Tod Bolsinger describes how to become a Tempered Leader
Julian DeShazier talks marathoning and ministry
Steve Cuss talks about Managing Leadership Anxiety
Lamar Hardwick on Disability and the Church
Michael Shepherd explains the Homogenous Unit Principle.
Reegie Bunch talks Abolition Theology
Chris Davies talks about what's next
Doug Powe describes the Adept Church
Mark Elsdon on why We Aren’t Broke
Tim Morey on Planting a Church Without Losing Your Soul
Daniel Deitrich sings a Hymn For The 81%
Crow Eddy talks about integrating Christianity with Native Spirituality.
Ryan Panzer on doing church in the digital age
Jared Byas on why Love Matters More
Bethany Dearborn Hiser on how to avoid burnout
Kathy Escobar on experiential faith communities
Brian McLaren on Faith After Doubt
Jose Francisco Morales Torres on Latinx Christianity
Karen Rohrer on training church planters
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Cast The Word
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Kingdom Power Fellowship Podcast
The Bible Recap
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)