Speaker: Mitch Gieselman, District Superintendent, Indiana Annual Conference
How can the UMC improve clergy well-being?
Mitch Gieselman: As a superintendent, I have often said to the folks in my districts, "if you remember me for anything, please remember me as the superintendent of clergy self-care and well-being." I absolutely believe that healthy pastors help promote healthy congregations and vice versa. And when we support one another biblically, spiritually, emotionally and physically, we are a better witness to the ministry of Jesus Christ itself, which taught us that when we are overburdened, when we are overwrought, we have a friend in Jesus.
