The Exchange: The Weight We Carry

Most church leaders are trying to build diverse teams and multicultural communities. But many are unknowingly leading people who carry deep personal, cultural, and historical trauma.

And when trauma is present, it quietly shapes everything: communication, trust, conflict, leadership dynamics, and team health.

So how do leaders recognize it? And what does it mean to lead faithfully when trauma is part of the room?

This month at The Exchange, we’ll explore the hidden role trauma plays in diverse teams and multicultural ministry with Restoration Psychology. Special guests Dr. Jessica Pae, PsyD, Stacey Lee, LPCC, and Jason Jones, D.Min, will unpack how trauma influences our modern context. They will help us understand how to create space to learn from one another and lead wisely.

If you’re helping guide your church into greater diversity, this conversation matters.