Are you a pastor that is struggling to make time for your family, or do you feel like you never have time for yourself? In this episode, Greg Gifford gives practical advice on how to best create boundaries as a pastor so that not only are you serving your flock, but you are also taking care and spending time with your family, and having time to rest personally!
Dr. Greg Gifford is Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University. He earned his PhD in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, A Master of Arts in biblical Counseling from The Master’s University, and a BA in Pastoral Ministry from Baptist Bible College. He has worked as both a full-time biblical counselor and associate pastor before joining the TMU faculty - counseling in both non-profit and local church settings. Greg also served as a Captain in the United States Army from 2008-2012 after which he transitioned to counseling ministry. His research interests are the influencing role of habits to desires and also Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. He has published two books: Heart and Habits and Helping Your Family Through PTSD.
00:00 Introduction
00:22 How to Draw Lines of Accessibility
03:52 How to Shepherd People While Having Boundaries
09:25 Not Making Your Family 2nd Place