Like many pastors, Ken Shigematsu has been feeling it during the pandemic. “The weight of responsibility has pressed more heavily on my shoulders,” he admits. But Shigematsu found solace and a powerful way to commune with God—through his daily run.
“While running, I mentally scan the past 24 hours, looking for some of its gifts … I know that as I savor something good in my mind, my brain releases dopamine and serotonin, elevating my mood, but as I trace these gifts to their ultimate source, I also feel more gratitude and joy in God.”
After reading about Shigematsu’s running and prayer routine, you may be inspired to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement, too. Also, check out Health and Wholeness for Church Leaders. This resource will help you avoid burnout by taking a close look at your physical and spiritual health.
