Date of Award
Summer 2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
College
Barnett College of Ministry & Theology
Department
Department of Christian Ministries and Religion
Primary Advisor
Dr. Larry E. Hazelbaker
Second Advisor
Dr. Gloria Morrow
Third Advisor
Dr. Jeremy Sims
Abstract
Although mental health is an emerging topic within the church community, the stigmatization of mental illness within ministers’ lives can create a myriad of personal beliefs that can lead to shame and discontent in ministers’ lives. Many ministers have daily stressors that compromise their mental health, and these stressors can contribute to depression or anxiety. This study defined mental health issues and described mental illness’ influence on ministers’ lives and the factors that contribute to mental health issues. This health condition, described as mental illness, involves significant changes in thinking, emotion, behavior, distress, and problems functioning in social, work, or family activities.1 The sample of ministers in Central Florida identified shared factors contributing to mental health challenges. This study investigated disorders defined in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual on Mental Health Disorders, 5th ed., specifically those that focus on anxiety and depression.
Recommended Citation
Sawtelle, Heather, "ISSUES THAT MINISTERS IDENTIFY AS FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION" (2025). Doctor of Ministry (DMin). 56.
https://firescholars.seu.edu/dmin/56