The Power of Gratitude in Church Leadership & Healing
In this powerful episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Steve Wormer, Executive Director of Hurt2Hope in Memphis, Tennessee. Together, they explore how the biblical principle of gratitude is not only transformative for personal relationships but essential for church leaders navigating stress, burnout, and unprocessed emotional pain.
Steve shares deep insights from his workshops, coaching programs, and personal testimony—including how gratitude and forgiveness reshaped his marriage and ministry. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or simply seeking spiritual growth, this conversation offers timely encouragement and practical tools to strengthen your walk with Christ and grow a healthier church community.
🌟 Topics include:
— Why gratitude is the “great equalizer” in relationships
— How unprocessed emotions hinder spiritual growth
— Practical steps to choose gratitude daily Marriage restoration through Christ-centered thankfulness
— Healing wounded churches by helping hurting leaders
📘Featured Resources:
— Reigniting the Gratitude in Your Marriage Journal
— Reigniting the Spark and Connection in Your Marriage Coaching Program
— Hurt2Hope Workshops for individuals, couples, and pastors
🙏 PRAYER REQUEST: Please pray for Steve and the Heart of Hope team as they minister to wounded pastors and churches around the country.
Recorded on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Originally published on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Hurt to Hope Links:
— Learn More at: https://www.hurt2hope.org
— Caring Resources: https://caringresources.com/
Contact Steve
— — by Email: steve.wormer@hurt2hope.org
— — by Phone: (615) 480-6953
Social Media:
— — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopeWorkshop/
— — YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hurt2hope
Other Links:
— — Newsletter: https://hurt2hope.org/news/
— — Donate to Hurt to Hope: https://bit.ly/JWQF_H2HDonation
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— Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org
— Phone: (641) 497-5294
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