Description
Life’s challenges don’t pause when we step into ministry. Whether facing personal stress, grief, or trauma, those who serve in the church often struggle to balance their own well-being with their call to care for others. This interactive session provides a safe space for church leaders, volunteers, and educators to share experiences, strategies, and encouragement for serving faithfully even in difficult seasons.
Through guided discussions, reflection activities, and peer support, participants will explore:
-How to acknowledge and honor personal struggles while continuing to serve.
-Practical self-care and spiritual renewal practices for those in ministry.
-Ways the church community can better support those who lead while hurting.
Join us as we hold space for honest conversations, uplift one another, and discover ways to sustain both our faith and our service throughout this storm-filled life.
Workshop Leader: Allison McQueen
A special education teacher by training and a Christian educator by God’s calling, Allison—guided by the wisdom of her pastors—translates Jesus’ words into kid-friendly, meaningful lessons at Wellshire Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado.
Allison is no stranger to life’s storms. While she doesn’t have all the answers, she believes in the power of shared stories, collective wisdom, and community support. She invites participants to come together, tell their stories, share strategies, and uplift one another in faith and service.
She is the proud mother of three grown children and loves doting on her two dogs, two cats, two goats, and six chickens.
Co-Leader: Julia Fenn