Tending to our souls in a distracting world

Dan Steel  |  Features
Date posted:  13 Oct 2025
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Tending to our souls in a distracting world

'Just as a gardener tends the soil so fruit may grow...' Source: iStock

Pastoral ministry has always been demanding, but our current age presents a peculiar challenge: distraction. (Even as I write this I realise I’ve forgotten to turn off notifications!)

The constant hum of tones and beeps, the relentless pull of emails, the lure of social media, and the subtle pressure to appear productive all conspire to scatter our attention.

In such an environment, tending to the soul - our deep inner life with God - can easily be neglected. Yet the health of our souls is not an optional extra for those who serve in ministry.

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