How do pastors and ministry leaders stay emotionally and spiritually strong when ministry gets hard? In this encouraging and practical episode, host Jason Daye is joined by Bishop Geoffrey Dudley to explore how to lead through the inevitable storms of ministry — without losing heart, burning out, or leading from an empty place. Whether you're in a tough season or simply bracing for the next wave, this conversation offers honest insight, biblical wisdom, and actionable tools to help you lead with strength, soul, and sustainability.

You’ll discover:

▪️Key practices to guard your emotional and mental health
▪️How spiritual formation sustains long-term leadership
▪️What to do when you feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or weary

👉 Perfect for pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders navigating pressure, crisis, transition, or mission fatigue.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Geoffrey Dudley on the importance of knowing your specific calling and walking in it with boldness: “What is the specific thing you believe God has called you to do in the life that he's given you to do?”

Geoffrey Dudley on the significance of leading with integrity and staying rooted in God's truth: “You’ve got to lead from a place of spiritual and emotional health.”

Geoffrey Dudley on the importance of prioritizing rest without guilt: “I need to take time for myself and not feel guilty about it.”
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

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