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In these trying times, many things cause Clergy Burnout and may cause your faith to falter. Join the Pastoral Institute and other clergy as we talk through concerns in a safe space.

Galatians 6:2 & 5 reminds us to carry each other’s burdens and in this way, you fulfill the law of Christ. Our intent with this gathering is to create an environment of education and support. Many find that we work best in community and when we are open with like-minded persons about areas where we are struggling.

What do burnout symptoms look like?
· Exhaustion/fatigue;
· Irritability, negativity, inadequacy;
· Reduced empathy;
· Reduced sense of gratification, reward or pleasure;
· Reduced productivity;
· Sense of overwhelm/despair;
· Feeling isolated;
· Insomnia;
· Relationship conflict, withdrawal, reduced intimacy;
· Headaches, stomach upset or blood pressure;
· Mental health problems: anxiety, depression.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:

Earl J. Nichols, D. Min.

Earl J. Nichols, D. Min., is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is Georgia. His Doctorate is in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prior to moving to Georgia to serve as a Senior Pastoral Counselor on the staff of the Pastoral Institute in Columbus he was a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida for more than twenty-five years. He is a Clinical Member and an Approved Supervisor in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a Psychotherapist in the ACPE. He has been a therapist for more than 35 years. Recently he completed training to be a certified Trainer of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy by the ACPE.

Rev. Dr. Curtis L. West, Jr., M.Div, D.Min

Rev. Dr. Curtis L. West, Jr. is an Ordained Elder in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church with more than 25 years of pastoral experience. He currently serves as pastor of Holsey Chapel CME Church in Columbus, GA, and as Presiding Elder of the North Columbus-LaGrange District.

He has served five consecutive terms as a delegate to the General Conference of the CME Church and as a member of the General Connectional Board. He proudly served as Dean of Mississippi Leadership Training School enjoyed employment at a hospice chaplain in Central Georgia. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. West is a graduate of Grambling State University (Grambling, Louisiana) with a B.A. degree in Psychology, Interdenominational Theological Center - Phillips School of Theology (Atlanta, Georgia) with a Master of Divinity Degree with a concentration in Christian Education, Southern Methodist University - Perkins School of Theology (Dallas, Texas) with a Doctor of Ministry degree with the focus on creating an Intergenerational Ministry Model in the Local Church.

Dr. West is happily married to Rev. Amarylis Didley West of Augusta, Georgia and is the father of two lovely daughters and one son.