EPN Workshop: Sustaining Your Ministry

A Practical Guide to Preventing or Recovering from Clergy Burnout

The pressures of ministry today are real—and often overwhelming. Whether you’re a clergyperson navigating the complexities of pastoral life, or a lay leader supporting those who do, this conversation is for you.

Join two respected leaders for a candid and practical discussion on how to sustain your ministry and avoid—or recover from—burnout. Together, they will explore:

• The theology of rest and renewal: Why caring for yourself is not selfish, but essential to faithful leadership.
• Practical tools for boundary-setting: Learn how to say no with clarity and conviction, while remaining deeply committed to your calling.
• Spiritual resources for nourishment and resilience: Discover practices that can refill your well and restore your joy.

This timely session is designed for clergy and the lay leaders who support them. Come away encouraged, equipped, and reminded that the work of ministry need not come at the cost of your well-being.

Panelists Include:

Kate Moorehead Carroll – Dean, St. John’s Cathedral; Secretary, EPN Board of Directors; Jacksonville, Florida

Callie Swanlund – Author, From Weary to Wholehearted: A Restorative Resource for Overcoming Clergy Burnout; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania