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3 Reasons Why Clergy Care Matters

Last updated on: January 17, 2017 at 8:00 am   by Steve Austin

3 Reasons Why Clergy Care Matters 2017-01-16T14:57:46-05:00 Steve Austin

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At one point, I was a part-time youth and worship pastor, working a full-time job in a school system, and running a photography business. Long days and late nights were the norm. People wondered how I could keep so many plates spinning. In my religious fervor, I judged their lack of busyness.

3 Reasons Why Clergy Care Matters

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It took a suicide attempt to wake me up to the life I never even knew I had. Since that time, I’ve learned a great deal about recovery and self-care. Self-care isn’t an overnight fix. Recovery takes time. Join me today on ExPastors.com for 3 reasons why clergy-care matters.

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