#152. Called to Care— But Who Cares for the Pastor?

Episode 152 • 5th May 2026 • Our Urban Voices • Dr. Alfonse Javed

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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:

Pastoral Ministry & Spiritual Care
Importance of Pastoral and Self Care
Unique Stresses that Pastors Encounter

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.