Self-care in ministers in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland: a critical incident study

David Allen

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Self-care in ministers in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland: a critical incident study

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David Allen. Self-care In Ministers In the Presbyterian Church In Ireland: a Critical Incident Study. Covenant Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2870bbeb-6053-43af-b13c-e71f68ea2155.

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D. Allen. Self-care in ministers in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland: a critical incident study. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2870bbeb-6053-43af-b13c-e71f68ea2155

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David Allen. Self-Care In Ministers In the Presbyterian Church In Ireland: a Critical Incident Study. Covenant Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2870bbeb-6053-43af-b13c-e71f68ea2155.

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Abstract

Ministers in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) are facing increased levels of stress with a significant number taking an absence from work due to stress-related illnesses. The assumption of this study was that such an absence from work would act as a critical incident in the lives of ministers; as a result, ministers who had endured such a period of sick-leave would have considered their practice of self-care at a deep level and improved their self-care practices; such consideration and practice would be instructive to other ministers in the PCI and elsewhere. This study utilized a qualitative design using semi-structured interviews with six pastors in the PCI. The review of literature and analysis of the six interviews focused on three key areas: stress in clergy; self-care in leaders; self-care in clergy. The study found that an absence from work due to a stress related illness is a critical incident in the lives of pastors, that it did cause them to practi ce self-care, and consequently is instructive to other pastors. The study concluded that in order for pastors to exercise ministries that are as refreshed and renewed as possible, they must increase their level of well-being and maintain this over time.

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