Thousands of Church of England clergy may be struggling with depression and burnout, but the deeper issue is not simply exhaustion. Something more fundamental may be shifting beneath the surface.

In this video, I explore what is really happening in pastoral ministry today, why the pressure on clergy feels different, and what it reveals about the direction of the Church. This is not just about tired leaders. It is about what happens when we begin to lose sight of what a pastor is actually for.

We look at the growing weight of administration, expectations, and responsibility, and how that can slowly reshape ministry from shepherding people to managing systems. And we bring Scripture to bear on this moment, asking what faithful ministry should look like when everything feels stretched.

This is a call to clarity, not panic. A call to return to simple faithfulness in a time that can feel confused and heavy.

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