All clergy articles
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OpinionI had to tell the congregation my wife was leaving me. I was shocked by what happened next
When Derek Hughes’ job as a church leader required him to tell his congregation that his wife was leaving, he expected judgement and the loss of his job. Instead, he says, the exposure he feared became the doorway to a kind of care he would never again turn away from
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OpinionChurches are talking about mental health more than ever – but are we caring for those leading them?
While conversations about mental health have grown louder in the Church, Michael Tang argues it has neglected the structures of care needed to support those struggling. In doing so, he says, the Church may be settling for a form of ‘cheap healing’ that feels real but leaves deeper needs unaddressed
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OpinionIf you want to avoid burnout, learn to lead like Jesus
For today’s Christian leader, burnout is not just an issue of too many jobs and not enough time, says Dr Adekunle Adenipekun. In a world certainty is rewarded over discernment and volume over wisdom, here’s how to avoid the pitfalls of collapse or control
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OpinionHello, I’m a Parish Priest. No, I’m not superman
It’s often impossible for church leaders to live up to the lofty expectations placed on them by their congregations, says Rev Jamie Sewell. Your local vicar can’t do it all
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Opinion'More money, vicar?' Why clergy are asking for a pay rise
Church of England clergy have asked for a pay rise for the first time in history. They're asking for a 9.5 per cent increase in their stipend. Lucie Walsh explains why its so needed
