The Flourishing in Ministry project is a research initiative that focuses on the well-being of ministry leaders, their families, and the congregations or organizations they lead. Over the past decade, the project has gathered data on the well-being of thousands of clergy and ministry leaders, resulting in the creation of a 5-dimensional model of well-being: daily well-being, resilience, thriving, authenticity, and relational ecosystems. The findings underscore the importance of coaches and ministry leaders to focus on cultivating resilience, particularly in the context of ministry leadership in the post-Covid era, which often involves multiple losses and unresolved grief. These ministry-related losses are frequently unrecognized and disenfranchised, even among ministry leaders. The research highlights Christian practices that can aid ministry leaders in navigating these challenges, fostering resilience, and supporting their long-term well-being.
319 | A Resilient Heart: Coping with the Inherent, Inevitable and Invisible Losses in Ministry Leadership
PRESENTERS
Chris Adams, MSMFT, MAT, Ph.D.
CE CREDITS
1.25
Approved For CE
ASWB, NBCC, IBCC, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP , Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Approved For CME/CEU
LEVEL
Advanced
Summary
Learning Objectives
1 Evaluate the unique leadership challenges associated with sustaining resilience in ministry leadership.
2 Analyze the research-based Flourishing in Ministry model, with a particular emphasis on the Resilience dimension.
3 Identify and differentiate healthy resilience practices, including the Biblical practice of lament, and examine other research-supported strategies to enhance resilience in ministry leadership.