Dr Chris Coppernoll, Director of Spiritual Life at Silver Bay YMCA, has a heart for pastoral ministry and spiritual care. He invites pastors and ministry workers to the Pastoral Respite Program at Silver Bay YMCA in upstate New York.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How Congregations and Leaders Can Support Their PastorsEarly Signs that a Respite Would Be BeneficialEligibility and Application for the Pastoral Respite ProgramABOUT THE GUEST: Dr Chris Coppernoll is the Director of Spiritual Life at Silver Bay YMCA, bringing 15 years of experience in higher education and pastoral ministry to this role. His expertise lies in spiritual formation and pastoral care, honed through work with students at Princeton University, Asbury Theological Seminary, and as a pastor in upstate New York.His emphasis is pastoral and clergy care. This is expressed through the Pastoral Respite Program at Silver Bay YMCA in the Adirondacks of upstate New York where Spiritual Life Center staff welcome more than 1,000 pastors and their families each year.RELATED LINKS:Silver Bay YMCA Respite ProgramTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:38 - Introducing Dr Chris Coppernoll01:38 - How Congregations and Leaders Can Support Their Pastors02:22 - ...things to keep in mind02:29 - ...one-two weeks for respite breaks per year (not vacation)04:24 - ...encourage your pastor to set boundaries around their time05:26 - ...encourage congregations to volunteer to serve in ministry07:33 - Early Signs that a Respite Would Be Beneficial07:47 - ...emotional indicators09:11 - ...behavioral indicators11:57 - ...differences in relationships and interactions15:41 - ECFA and caring for pastors18:00 - Idea and Vision for Pastoral Respite Program at Silver Bay YMCA21:17 - Eligibility and Application for the Pastoral Respite Program23:03 - Value of a Respite Stay25:33 - Favorite Ways to Enjoy Silver Bay28:52 - Silver Bay Loves to Welcome Respite Guests29:53 - ...silverbay.org30:08 - Books on Amazon, ChristianBookDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com