Mental Health

Hollering for safety

Pastors are often so concerned about caring for others that they neglect their own safety, but they must learn to cry out when they need help.

Global Health

Female pastors take notes during training at the Oriental and Equator Annual Conference in Kisangani, Congo, in July. Photo by Judith Osongo Yanga, UMNS

Ask the UMC: Valuing Life, Part 5: Feeling alive — Mental health

United Methodists seek abundant life for the whole person, physically, spiritually, and mentally.

Church Leadership

The Rev. Angela Cooley Bulhof hugs Caton Darling during a visit to his home in Lake Charles, La., to check on the progress of repairs following Hurricane Laura in 2020. Bulhof, pastor of University United Methodist Church in Lake Charles, says Louisiana has been pounded by seven hurricanes and two tropical storms since August 2020. File photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Stress, burnout afflicting pastors

The daily life of United Methodist pastors is getting more and more stressful, with COVID-19, racial unrest, natural disasters and a likely denominational split over sexuality taking a toll.

Faith Stories

The Rev. Juanita Rasmus, co-pastor of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Houston, is sharing lessons she learned from her experience with major depression. She’s written a book, given workshops and done a TED Talk. Rasmus’ five-hour “Learning to Be: Immersive” event, to be held in person and online, will occur Nov. 20. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Juanita Rasmus.

Pastor found 'treasures' in depression battle

The Rev. Juanita Rasmus of Houston will offer a five-hour “Learning to Be: Immersive” workshop, drawing on insights she gained in coming back from major depression.

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