This is a space for clergy in need of support to do the work they are called to do. A place of rest and renewal, honesty and transparency. Subscribe to hear from our Founder, Rev. Kinsie M. Tate who is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Ordained Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and clergy spouse.
Don't dread the busyness of Advent or Lent! Plan for renewal after the busy season now!
Are you gearing up for Advent?Are you already planning what extra programing you're going to offer during Lent?And do you feel excited about this, or overwhelmed? Maybe a little bit of both?What if you were as intentional about planning for your mental health and wellbeing as you are about planning the church calendar?What if you planned time for rest and renewal with the same thoughtfulness and spiritual guidance as you do the programing offered to help your people experience the Holy Spirit? How might you and your ministry thrive if that were the case?A recent article from Religion News stated, “Pastors and priests...carry a lot of suffering. It becomes heavy, and we can’t hold that alone. Having a person or community to talk to is really important.” Restore Clergy is here to help and support pastor's as they carry that load. Our goal is to help them reduce that load so they can find the capacity they need to continue in ministry. We provide an intentional space to build authentic community, learn how to cope with the demands of ministry from an experienced professional, and foster lasting mental health and wellbeing. The article continues, "While burnout and poor mental health for clergy may often be gradual, the recovery process requires a lot more intentionality" said Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell, director of the Duke Clergy Health Initiative at Duke University. "That’s why it’s important for clergy to monitor feelings of being overwhelmed so they can be addressed before becoming a larger issue. Making plans for incorporating intentional practices can help clergy decrease stress and regain spiritual well-being." Your wellbeing is vital for the health of your congregation! Don't let burnout sneak up on you!Take steps today to plan for renewal and discover how you can not only take time away for wellness, but cultivate new practices to facilitate lasting wellness within yourself, your church, and your community. Imagine what the Holy Spirit could do with that! We found out today that there are still 2 spaces available for the CWS Restore and Renew group starting in January! Apply today because applications close on this opportunity October 31! Our April Restoration Fellowship starting the week after Easter is 50% full! Don't dread Easter this year! Plan for renewal right after so you have something to look forward to and make your mental health a priority, not only for you, but for the health of your relationships and congregation! Reach out today to schedule a free 15 minute zoom chat to meet our Executive Director and the person who'll be guiding you along the journey, Rev. Kinsie Tate today. She loves to answer your questions and help you determine if the Restoration Fellowship is the right fit for you! Reach out today! |
Restore Clergy
This is a space for clergy in need of support to do the work they are called to do. A place of rest and renewal, honesty and transparency. Subscribe to hear from our Founder, Rev. Kinsie M. Tate who is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Ordained Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and clergy spouse.
The image of the suffering Christ and suffering for one's faith is foundational in many Christian traditions. I consider this concept often in my work: the idea of what is enough suffering to help us grow? I talk to the people I work with about finding their "growth edge" - the limit to push through so you can continue to grow in the ways you want, while also identifying when to stop, or pause for rest. That balance between suffering and relief is important, but it is also important to...
Do you have friends? Like the kind of friends that you can ugly cry in front of or whine about how hard life is and know that they won't judge you the way you judge yourself when that happens? Someone other than you spouse or family? Not that spouses and family aren't important, but sometimes they are biased because they need you to be okay so they can feel okay and that keeps you from feeling truly understood and supported. A friend isn't usually your primary life partner and doesn't rely on...
It's Holy Week and I know...it's a lot. I'm not even in the pulpit and it's a lot for me and our family. All the additional services, on top of the regular weekly duties....it's just...A LOT. These are the weeks when insidious patterns of mediocre self-care, or worse yet, lack there of, wreak havoc not only on the individual, but on those surrounding them. The pressure to perform and push and get it all done takes a lot of capacity and I bet many of you are already running out of that. I...