David Sedlacek

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…

The concept of discipleship is often misunderstood solely as something we do. We, as ministerial professionals, study the Scripture with people, baptize them, and encourage them to tell others about Jesus. Some see discipleship mostly as…

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…

In both the Old and New Testaments, there are numerous references to God as a Comforter of His people (Ps. 119:50; Isa. 40:1; 51:3; 61:1; Matt. 5:4; 2 Cor. 1:4). In this world of sin, suffering, and sorrow, there is a great need for each…