Dr Chris Coppernoll, Director of Spiritual Life at Silver Bay YMCA, has a heart for pastoral ministry and spiritual care. He invites pastors and ministry workers to the Pastoral Respite Program at Silver Bay YMCA in upstate New York.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- How Congregations and Leaders Can Support Their Pastors
- Early Signs that a Respite Would Be Beneficial
- Eligibility and Application for the Pastoral Respite Program
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dr Chris Coppernoll is the Director of Spiritual Life at Silver Bay YMCA, bringing 15 years of experience in higher education and pastoral ministry to this role. His expertise lies in spiritual formation and pastoral care, honed through work with students at Princeton University, Asbury Theological Seminary, and as a pastor in upstate New York.
His emphasis is pastoral and clergy care. This is expressed through the Pastoral Respite Program at Silver Bay YMCA in the Adirondacks of upstate New York where Spiritual Life Center staff welcome more than 1,000 pastors and their families each year.
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TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:
00:38 - Introducing Dr Chris Coppernoll
01:38 - How Congregations and Leaders Can Support Their Pastors
02:22 - ...things to keep in mind
02:29 - ...one-two weeks for respite breaks per year (not vacation)
04:24 - ...encourage your pastor to set boundaries around their time
05:26 - ...encourage congregations to volunteer to serve in ministry
07:33 - Early Signs that a Respite Would Be Beneficial
07:47 - ...emotional indicators
09:11 - ...behavioral indicators
11:57 - ...differences in relationships and interactions
15:41 - ECFA and caring for pastors
18:00 - Idea and Vision for Pastoral Respite Program at Silver Bay YMCA
21:17 - Eligibility and Application for the Pastoral Respite Program
23:03 - Value of a Respite Stay
25:33 - Favorite Ways to Enjoy Silver Bay
28:52 - Silver Bay Loves to Welcome Respite Guests
29:53 - ...silverbay.org
30:08 - Books on Amazon, ChristianBook
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