E88 - Ben Tugwell | The Weight of Pastoral Ministry (Part 2)

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Breaking Barriers

Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington

88 episodes

2 days ago

We’re here to help pastors and churches grow so that they can go. Churches can grow without going, but they can’t go without growing. Do you ever feel like church growth and sending is an uphill battle? You’re not alone, many leaders face common barriers that hinder mission success. At Breaking Barriers, we understand these challenges because we’ve been there. Now, we are on a mission to guide churches and leaders like you with Biblical strategies to help your church grow to go. Join Pastors Andrew Hopper and Bobby Herrington from Mercy Hill Church in Greensboro, NC.

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E88 - Ben Tugwell | The Weight of Pastoral Ministry (Part 2)

Breaking Barriers

30 minutes 8 seconds

2 days ago

E88 - Ben Tugwell | The Weight of Pastoral Ministry (Part 2)

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PART 2: What does pastoral ministry really cost? Not just your time—but your emotions, your body, and your soul?

Former lead pastor Ben Tugwell planted and grew Integrity Church for over 15 years. He had coaches, healthy boundaries, took time off, and did "all the right things." Yet six months after transitioning out of vocational ministry, he's still discovering just how much the role affected him.

In this honest conversation, Ben breaks down the "relational tightrope" pastors walk every Sunday—navigating people in crisis, unrepentant sin, disgruntled members, and hundreds of heartbreaking situations that pile up over years. He shares why even healthy pastors carry an unavoidable weight, and how emotional intelligence and self-awareness are critical for long-term ministry effectiveness.

Ben's Coaching Program: ⁠⁠Citizenscoaching.com