Pastors, your own mental health is critical to the health of your community.
Stefanie speaks to pastors (and their communities) about mental health and wellness so that they can live balanced lives while nurturing those they love.
Topics Include:
The Whole Human Pastor
Ministry today can feel demanding and difficult, often with big expectations and long hours. And it’s taking a toll. Almost half of our pastors are thinking about quitting, many feel lonely, and most are worried about the impact of their ministry on family life.
What if we could make ministry life more sustainable, less lonely, fruitful and even– fun– with a few important tweaks?
In The Whole Human Pastor talk, we will see why it is critically important to the success of the pastor and their community to care for self from the inside out. We will take an assessment of our current work/life balance and close the gaps we find in self care. Be aware, tough decisions with impactful payout lie ahead.
Stefanie's Whole Human Pastor talk includes:
How to pinpoint areas of concern and have more bandwidth with less disruption to your personal and professional life.
The biggest dial movers that have a big return on investment as you show up to your life as your best self.
The importance of being a “self-centered” pastor as the community you serve experiences the positive trickle down effects and thrives as a result.
Helped, Heard, Hugged
How do I support a loved one or community member who is struggling with mental health challenges? This is one of the most common questions Stefanie gets, and she has responded with this talk aimed at helping faith communities and community organizations navigate what can be a tricky and complicated answer.
Stefanie's Helped, Heard, Hugged talk includes:
Things that we know are true about mental health, like that it's complicated, common, and that it interacts with our faith.
Examples in scripture and in daily life of supporting those we love with a hug, by listening, and by helping them.
Uncommon empathy and sincere passion wrapped around 20 years of walking with families, colleagues, friends and others who love someone with a mental health illness.
“Stefanie is my favorite speaker about mental health and the church. As a church elder, licensed counselor, and teaching pastor she understands the unique demands placed on pastors. Her presentations are personable, knowledgeable, and sure to bring about positive change with your church and its leaders.”
- Mark Chitwood, Senior Pastor at StoneBridge Christian Church in Omaha, NE
“Stefanie Rowe has been such an asset to our staff and to our church family. From staff trainings to individual and group counseling, Stef is both highly professional and warmly personable, inspiring trust in those she’s leading. Her education and experience in the arenas of mental health and the church have made her an invaluable partner for us. Stefanie is wise, compassionate, kind, and deeply practical in her approach to life and ministry. It’s my joy to give her my highest recommendation.”
- Julie Eesley, Executive Director of King of Kings Church in Omaha, NE
2024 Schedule:
March: Stefanie is the keynote speaker at the Radiate Women's Conference at McCook Christian Church on March 2nd.
April: Stefanie is speaking at StoneBridge Christian Church on April 28th.
May: Stefanie is speaking at a private Christian Student Fellowship retreat on May 2nd & 3rd. She is also speaking at StoneBridge Christian Church on May 12th.
June: Stefanie is speaking at a Women’s Event at StoneBridge Christian Church on June 8th and at a Women’s Event at Kingsway Omaha on June 10th.
July: Stefanie is speaking at StoneBridge Christian Church on July 14th and is the main guest on the Intentional Churches Podcast on July 16th.
August: Stefanie is speaking at Leadership Pathway on August 1st.
September: Stefanie is speaking at First Christian Church on September 14th (mental health workshop) and September 15th (Sunday morning services).
December: Stefanie is speaking at StoneBridge Christian Church on April 21st.
2023 Schedule:
February: Stefanie is speaking at King of Kings Church on February 22nd and at StoneBridge Christian Church on February 26th.
April: Stefanie is speaking at CityCare Counseling Center on April 11th and at StoneBridge Christian Church on April 16th.
May: Stefanie is speaking at Leadership Pathway on May 4th.
July: Stefanie is speaking at StoneBridge Christian Church on July 2nd and at Hope Presbyterian Church on July 16th.
November: Stefanie is speaking at StoneBridge Christian Church on November 19th.
December: Stefanie is speaking at King of Kings Church Parent Pause event on December 6th.
