Urban ministry leaders, pastors and their spouses rarely take breaks. Many have never had professional counseling to help them navigate through the chronic stress that they usually have no idea they are suffering from. This lack of self-care often results in depression, burnout, or worse.
I Am My Brother's Keeper cares deeply for these leaders and their spouses and we are determined to help them maintain a healthy balance between ministry and family so that they can continue to serve in the communities that desperately need them.
We provide coaching and counseling for educators and ministry leaders in urban communities.
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Serving as an educator or ministry leader in an urban community is physically, mentally, and spiritually exhausting. We help these leaders by providing coaching and counseling.
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According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2022, there were 567,000 fewer educators in public schools than before the pandemic. Much of the decline is due to burnout.
According to data from Lifeway research, more than 1,700 pastors leave the ministry every month. "This staggering number includes some of the brightest, most inspiring pastors in the country."
People who need help look a lot like people who don't need help.