Because of the demanding nature of their jobs, clergy are at greater risk for stress-related mental health issues, such as burnout, depression and “compassion fatigue,” according to health surveys. The United Methodist Church report talks about the risks and how some congregations and pastors are coping. (Photo by Bottled Void, used by Creative Commons license.)
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Rob Blezard is the website content editor for the Stewardship of Life Institute and serves as Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, MD. See more posts by Rob Blezard.
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