Recognizing and Dealing with Depression (John Coblentz)

John Coblentz November 2, 2018

Ministry is taxing and can be discouraging when time and effort seem to be fruitless. How do we respond when people are thankless? When our efforts seem only to result in criticism and failure? When we lose sight of the purpose and meaning of our ministry? When we grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually weary? This presentation addresses the common temptations of discouragement and depression in ministry.

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