René Drumm

In my (David’s) career as a pastor, seminary professor, and counselor to seminary students, I have encountered a great deal of ministry-related trauma. Some trauma occurred prior to ministry and some during ministry. In my own life, childhood…

Recent research on pastoral stress has revealed startling insights into the emotional needs of pastors in the United States.¹ In one study, a pastor shared: “When it is expected from you to give, and to give, and to give, and to…

After a routine wellness check at his doctor’s office, Pastor John¹ counseled a troubled couple at his home. While John was in the counseling session, his doctor called his wife at work and said, “Listen, make sure that John gets…