I suggest that to truly appreciate pastors, congregations need to engage in an ongoing and honest conversation about the wellbeing of the work environment of their pastors, and make changes where necessary to help them flourish.
Rev. Chris Adams, Ph.D., is a Professor, Chaplain, and Executive Director of the Mental Health and the Church Project at Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology (Biola University). Chris is the lead researcher for the Flourishing in Ministry project. He is a frequent speaker at seminaries, pastors’ and spouses’ retreats, and conferences. View Bio