Oasis Africa: Pastor counseling-support session
Wellness for a Pastor is wellness for the congregation. Pastors are important cornerstones of community. Yet, serving among struggling populations, many feel overwhelmed with congregants’ needs, poor pay, burnout and little self-care. They do not know where to seek help and support. Others are uncomfortable with the role reversal of a counseling session as well as concerns about confidentiality and vulnerability. At Oasis Africa, more and more pastors across many denominations have, over the years, found a safe place and the numbers of those needing help are increasing especially with the impact of Covid-19. The challenge is that most cannot afford [...]