stress Archives

Taking our well-being into our own hands

Posted August 3rd, 2022

The Rev. Judy Slater has stress-reducing and anxiety-alleviating techniques at her fingertips. Following a webinar she put on last week, so do members of Presbyterians for Earth Care.

Rolling * with * the * holy * punches

Posted July 8th, 2022

A California pastor describes her struggles of continuing to be a voice of hope even in the midst of a pandemic and personal foibles.

Our bodies are our temples

Posted July 6th, 2022

A formerly overweight pastor brought her enthusiastic congregation along on her journey to get healthy

Our kids and mental health

Posted April 20th, 2022

A North Carolina church youth group has been helping adolescents with mental health check-ins to improve their coping skills.

Mental health panel discussion leads pastors to reveal the stress of their pandemic losses

Posted November 30th, 2021

During a Pastors and Church Leaders Mental Health panel discussion, four church leaders discussed ways that stress has manifested itself in their lives — and in the lives of those they serve. The Rev. Bertram Johnson spoke about his work at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, where he offers spiritual health care support for students.

Relieving the stress brought on by ongoing slow-moving crises

Posted May 17th, 2021

Those attending the recent online Presbyterian Border Region Outreach conference enjoyed a 90-minute respite during a workshop given by the Rev. John Cheek and the Rev. Suzanne Malloy.

The growing need for mental health ministries

Posted April 20th, 2021

Churches are trying to take the stigma out of mental health problems by accompanying people in a safe and loving environment.

Intergenerational conversations help ease isolation for young and old

Posted January 28th, 2021

The Youth Services Opportunities Project (YSOP), a short-term mission program founded nearly 40 years ago by Edward Doty, is continuing its mission — virtually — during the pandemic.

Who among you are lonely?

Posted August 21st, 2020

In this time of social distancing, loneliness has taken on a new level of intensity, especially for people who thrived on their church’s social connections.

Board of Pensions releases video on its Employee Assistance Program

Posted May 8th, 2020

A new video featuring Board of Pensions President the Rev. Frank Spencer highlights the 24/7 availability of the Employee Assistance Program during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.