Process For Mitigating Emotional Pain in Ministry

Pain is a feeling that nobody enjoys. Some even dread the concept of feeling pain to the point where fear is produced. Pain comes in many different shapes, sizes, and forms, but there is one specific type of pain that seems to have a lasting impact on people: emotional pain. Emotional pain can be caused by a multitude of different events or feelings. Furthermore, the effects of emotional pain on a person differ greatly depending on the circumstances. One thing is for sure, mitigating emotional pain effectively within ministry is vital.

First and foremost, it is imperative to understand how pain works in terms of the mindset that a pastor is in. There are certain types of pain that the pastor must recognize in order to effectively navigate emotional pain in ministry. These types of pain are unique to certain situations and can arise at different points within the life of a pastor. When you understand what these types of pain are and how they work, you are one step closer to mitigating them.

Secondly, once you understand the types of pain we deal with in ministry, it is time to develop a strategy to deal with them. Dealing with pain in ministry is a task that can seem daunting. You have all of the ministerial responsibilities of a pastoral position on your shoulders, so how can you be expected to deal with personal pain as well? We believe that there is a practical approach that you can take to effectively mitigate emotional pain in ministry. With that said, we want to help you learn this approach.

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Our goal is to unpack emotional pain in ministry as we equip you to effectively handle it. After watching this video, you will understand two major kinds of pain we deal with and how to deal with them.