Heather Clark | Minister Well | Steve Brown, Etc. | Key Life

It's a new year, but ministry leaders still struggle with the same old challenges. This week, Steve and the gang talk to Dr. Heather Jordon Clark about how we can care for others while not forgetting to care for ourselves. Heather's new book is called "Minister Well: 52 Tools for Ministry Leaders (https://amzn.to/3GE0kPx).

🗝️ If you're a ministry leader, do you ever resist taking time to care for yourself? Share your thoughts in the Comments. 🗝️

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GUEST BIO
Heather Clark holds a PhD in clinical psychology with special emphasis in health psychology. In addition to her counseling private practice, Dr. Clark serves as an adjunct professor at Knox Theological Seminary and serves in women’s ministry at her church. Heather is also a professional speaker and her new book is called "Minister Well: 52 Tools for Ministry Leaders (https://amzn.to/3GE0kPx).

00:00 - Intro
03:10 - Meet Heather Clark
04:50 - This is a hard time for ministry leaders. Here's why...
06:36 - Heather's book is for ministry leaders, but not JUST for them
08:00 - The truth about ministry burnout
12:30 - The time when Steve's life came apart - and no one knew
17:06 - Why mental care and support for ministry leaders is so important
19:26 - The loneliness of leading
23:16 - The danger of being an "impaired practitioner"
31:55 - Are things going to go back to our 'pre-pandemic normal'? No.
34:34 - "You're not burned out - you're just bitter."
37:48 - Steve's closing thoughts
39:53 - Next week's guest is...

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