Navigating Ministry Pressures as a Family with Candi and Mike Powers - EP238

Navigating Ministry Pressures as a Family with Candi and Mike Powers - EP238

From Pastor Matters by Southeastern Seminary

April 27, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 238

About this episode

Mike and Candi Powers discuss the challenges of navigating ministry pressures as a family.

In this episode of Pastor Matters, we welcome Mike and Candi Powers to discuss the challenges of navigating ministry pressures as a family. Mike, a lead pastor, and Candi, a women's life coordinator, share their personal journeys into ministry and the unique expectations placed on pastors' families. We talk through the importance of setting realistic expectations, maintaining family rhythms, and creating space for open conversations about faith. The discussion also highlights the significance of balancing ministry work with family life and the spiritual growth of their children. We hope this episode is encouraging to you today! Resources from today's episode: Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp Your Child's Profession of Faith by Dennis Gundersen Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu. Pastor Matters is produced by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find out how Southeastern can equip you to GO by visiting sebts.edu.

People in this episode

Guests: Mike Powers, Candi Powers

Topics covered

  • ministry pressures
  • family dynamics
  • pastoral expectations
  • spiritual growth
  • open conversations
  • family rhythms

Keywords

  • ministry
  • family
  • pastors
  • expectations
  • spiritual growth
  • open conversations
  • family rhythms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Books & works: Shepherding a Child's Heart, Your Child's Profession of Faith

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