On this episode of “State of Independence”: 31% of pastors say they’re struggling with emotional health. 26% say their relationships are suffering. And despite 55% saying they felt happy in their ministry in the last week, 41% told BARNA research group that they felt sad and even exhausted.
Where does a Pastor go for help? How does a Pastor guard against despair and loneliness turning into isolation, moral failure, and public scandal? That’s the conversation Joe will have with Joe Bruni, the Chief Operating Officer of ServingLeaders Ministries. (Original Airdate 9-3-21)
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