Continuing Education Workshop Video
Continuing Education Workshop Video
On leisure, the basis of pastoral care
Recorded on Friday, June 30 2023
Presented by Dr. Sarah Colyn
To foster the spiritual and psychological maturity of pastoral caregivers through union with Christ.
Topic: On leisure, the basis of pastoral care
This webinar will continue asking what it takes for pastoral caregivers to be true “talking beasts” – those who hear the call to awake, love, think, and speak! As the northern hemisphere heads into vacation season, we’ll look at the essential role that leisure plays in a vibrant, in-Christ life. Pastors and counselors are often urged to practice good self-care in order to prevent burnout, but true leisure has an even higher purpose and value. We’ll apply Josef Pieper’s profound insights from On Leisure, the Basis of Culture to our lives. Paraphrasing Pieper, “The point and the justification of leisure are not that the pastoral caregiver should serve faultlessly and without a breakdown, but that the pastoral caregiver should continue to be a human being.” The serenity and celebration of real leisure flow from our participation in God’s own rest and joy. Let’s consider what we can do to cultivate the wonderfully creative state of true leisure.
Learning Objectives
To recognize the essential role of leisure in the life of pastoral caregivers.
To distinguish true leisure from amusement, vacation, or self-care.
To identify attitudes and practices that increase our capacity for leisure.
Who Should Attend?
Those who provide pastoral care in any setting – pastors and spiritual directors, professional psychotherapists, lay counselors, and healthcare providers.
Workshop format
Recorded teaching with prayer and reflection (90 minutes)
Workshop fee $25 (scholarships available)
A link to view the recorded workshop online will be sent after purchase
About the Presenter
Dr. Sarah Colyn is a licensed clinical psychologist who studied psychology and theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. An experienced psychotherapist and pastoral caregiver, Sarah has taught and trained pastors and counselors in academic and clinical settings. She is ever-intrigued by the pastoral application of true Christian theological anthropology.