For many who are engaged in ministry and helping professions, it can feel easier to focus on the needs and characteristics of others than on oneself. We may become out of touch with who we are, our own needs, strengths, and brokenness. Without knowing it, we might be trying to meet unmet needs through our work—specifically the needs for impact, intimacy, approval, identity and self-worth. These are normal and healthy needs that can be met through unhealthy means if they drive our motive in serving others.

Workshop participants will explore their motivations for doing this work and the underlying needs they might be trying to meet through contemplation, reflection, and discussion.