ETCH with Chuck Peters
The ETCH NextGen Podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration, practical advice, and spiritual encouragement tailored specifically for those leading the next generation. Whether you're a pastor, youth leader, Children's Ministry director, or a volunteer passionately investing in young lives, this podcast is designed to equip and empower you for impactful ministry to kids, students, and families. Each episode features insightful conversations with seasoned leaders, experts, and influencers who share their wisdom on relevant topics. Join us as we explore how to navigate the enormous needs of Gen Z and Alpha, and the unique challenges and opportunities of next-generation ministry leaders.
ETCH with Chuck Peters
25. Leading Under Pressure: Managing Stress in Ministry with Lee Hotchkiss
Ministry is a calling filled with joy, purpose, and deep meaning—but it can also carry a heavy weight. Behind every sermon, every program, and every conversation is a leader who is pouring out their heart, often while carrying their own unseen burdens. In a world that doesn’t slow down, and in a church culture that can unintentionally glorify overworking, it’s no wonder so many pastors and leaders are walking through burnout, anxiety, and loneliness.
In this episode, we step into a real and honest conversation about stress in ministry—what causes it, how it affects us, and what we can do to steward our health well. Our guest, Lee Hotchkiss, brings a wealth of experience from his work in pastoral care and counseling, offering encouragement and practical tools to help ministry leaders develop emotional awareness, manage expectations, and build healthy rhythms.
Whether you're a student pastor, a kids minister, or someone carrying the quiet weight of leadership, this episode will meet you where you are and offer hope, healing, and practical guidance.
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