Endurance in ministry through family systems

We hear from Jenny Brown with Craig Foster on the issues of Christian ministry, the complicated relationships involved, and how understanding family systems theory can help.

Jenny Brown heads The Family Systems Practice, is an experienced family systems therapist and the author of Growing Yourself Up. Craig is a senior associate minister at Norwest Anglican Church, and works part time was a consultant alongside Jenny. 

“I thought the problem was ministry, but it turned out the problem was me!” 

Craig spoke honestly about a time when he considered leaving ministry as an assistant minister. He was facing difficulties with family relationships, conflict among his congregation and staff team and wasn’t able to see any growth.  His story echoed my own experience, and the statistics indicate it’s something that most of us in ministry will face at some point. 

I think this will be useful to both ministry workers, who may be feeling discouraged, and ministry leaders, who are seeking to build functioning teams. 

Do work to build your tool-kit of relational strategies before you reach breaking point. Don’t wait until you are in crisis. Please, take a moment to watch or listen to our full conversation or share it with someone who you think could benefit. 

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