Thriving in Ministry: 5 Keys for Emotional Wellbeing

Pastoral work is often stressful and emotionally demanding. It’s therefore not surprising that studies show that emotional exhaustion, depression, and anxiety, are high amongst the pastoral profession. This webinar series will provide five keys that will help pastors manage and utilise the power of their emotions so that they can sustain a long-term, satisfying and effective ministry. It will also help them to navigate events in pastoral ministry that will challenge their emotional well-being, so that they can not only survive, but thrive in pastoral ministry.

Note: The content of this series is based on Glenn's PhD research with Baptist pastors. It is a revised/updated webinar series from the one offered in 2024. There will be more opportunity for interaction and greater focus on application.

Sessions

Dr Glenn Melville directs the Carey Centre for Lifelong Learning to provide on-going training and resources that equip Christian leaders and churches to thrive. This involves developing an annual curriculum of non-formal learning options beyond Carey’s NZQA programmes. Glenn worked in sales and marketing for corporate multi-nationals before commencing pastoral ministry in the role of associate pastor and then as interim senior pastor. In 2022 he completed a PhD investigating the well-being of pastoral leaders in New Zealand and has a passion to see Christian leaders and churches thriving!

Additional Information 

Group viewing? 
Our webinars cost the same no matter how many people you have watching together or if you watch alone. If you will be watching with a group, we’d love you to consider the additional group viewing payment option at the checkout that doubles the price. If you choose to do this: thank you! 

Webinar recordings and additional resources
A few days after each webinar a link to the recording will be provided as well as any additional resources that may be included such as readings and website links. 

Post-purchase emails
After purchasing this online resource, you will receive three lots of automated emails. Firstly, from our administration system confirming payment etc. Secondly, from Stripe who process the credit card payment. Thirdly, approximately 20 minutes later you will receive webinar access emails with a unique link/token to access each webinar, e.g., a series of 4 webinars will have 4 separate emails – you don’t need to keep track of these webinar emails as the day before each webinar, and half an hour before each webinar starts, you will receive an automated email with your unique access link/token to click through to access each webinar. These access links/tokens can only be used on one device at a time. You can access the webinar room at any time before the official start time in order to test your device – you will be taken to a webinar waiting room. If you leave the waiting room or webinar and have difficulty regaining access, please ensure you close the original web browser tab or window before clicking the webinar access link/token in the email.