Leadership positions as well as benevolence positions can be challenging. That is why it is important to have "Help for the Helper." Self-sacrifice is not pushing yourself into becoming burnt out. It is very important to take time to recharge and also discharge negative influences (renewal).
Post Traumatic Church Disorder (PTCD)
Perhaps you may have personally known or have heard of Preachers, Youth Ministers or other ministry leaders that transitioned for various reasons. When it is under less than desirable conditions, church families in ministry can suffer damage. The end result for some? Some leave never to go back to worshiping God anywhere. It is time to stop hurting and begin healing. "Help for the Helper" can make the difference to begin healing. Even with the best planning, not every circumstance can be foreseen, especially if you are following Christ. Even when we place all of our faith in God, it does not mean that we will not suffer at the hands of those that we are trying to serve and love. The best example is Jesus Christ. Jesus said in Mat 28:20 ".... I will be with you always, even until the end of the world." There is help and hope!
David Copeland, PhD LMHC-S LCPC CCTP BSP CtH
Founder of God's Healing Process Ministries, LLC
Post Traumatic Church Disorder (PTCD)
Perhaps you may have personally known or have heard of Preachers, Youth Ministers or other ministry leaders that transitioned for various reasons. When it is under less than desirable conditions, church families in ministry can suffer damage. The end result for some? Some leave never to go back to worshiping God anywhere. It is time to stop hurting and begin healing. "Help for the Helper" can make the difference to begin healing. Even with the best planning, not every circumstance can be foreseen, especially if you are following Christ. Even when we place all of our faith in God, it does not mean that we will not suffer at the hands of those that we are trying to serve and love. The best example is Jesus Christ. Jesus said in Mat 28:20 ".... I will be with you always, even until the end of the world." There is help and hope!
David Copeland, PhD LMHC-S LCPC CCTP BSP CtH
Founder of God's Healing Process Ministries, LLC