11. Making Ministry Practical (Feat. Danny Chan)

11. Making Ministry Practical (Feat. Danny Chan)

From Save It, Spend It, Share It! by Southern California Conference

December 24, 2025 · 18 min

About this episode

Danny Chan discusses the importance of mental health in ministry and shares practical coping strategies for pastors and ministry workers.

Host Kathleen Diaz welcomes Danny Chan, creator and host of The Ministry Path podcast, for a thoughtful conversation about the heart behind his show. Danny shares why he launched the podcast, the types of ministry leaders he’s interviewed, and how their stories highlight the growing need for honest conversations around mental health.Together, they explore practical ways pastors and ministry workers can cope with stress, avoid burnout, and cultivate healthier rhythms in their personal and professional lives. Danny reflects on powerful insights from past guests—ranging from therapists to pastors to ministry directors—and offers encouragement for anyone navigating the emotional weight of leadership.Save It, Spend It, Share It! is hosted by Kathleen V. Diaz, Treasurer/CFO of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Subscribe to Danny's Podcast Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1i1UfIeq551j9OSv0L9nz4?si=471e7483307d46ce Subscribe: https://scc.adventist.org/subscribe Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/sccadventists/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sccadventists/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sccadventists LinkedIn…

People in this episode

Host: Kathleen V. Diaz

Guest: Danny Chan

Topics covered

  • ministry
  • mental health
  • stress management
  • burnout prevention

Keywords

  • leadership
  • emotional weight
  • healthy rhythms

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