Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Mental health stability is a crucial determinant of effective church leadership, as it influences the spiritual, emotional, and administrative dimensions of pastoral responsibilities. Leaders who exhibit psychological resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness are better equipped to guide congregations with empathy, sound judgment, and moral integrity. This study explores the interconnection between mental health and leadership efficacy within ecclesiastical contexts, emphasizing how stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion can hinder spiritual guidance and organizational management. The paper further highlights the importance of counseling, peer support, and faith-based interventions in promoting mental well-being among clergy. By integrating mental health awareness into ministerial formation and leadership training, the church can foster healthier leaders capable of sustaining effective ministry and nurturing holistic congregational growth.
DOI: 10.59231/sari7869
Author: Janet Omotola Adeyanju
Institution: The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415748322