Empathy: Today’s Essential Skill for Ministry and Leadership
Date: October 9, 2025 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual
In an age of loneliness and isolation, we are seeking meaningful connection more than ever before. Have you been in a situation where a friend, colleague, or church member shared something difficult they were going through and you weren’t sure how to respond? When was the last time you disclosed a painful experience and the response you received left you feeling worse? It happens to all of us. In these moments we often don’t know what to say so the hurtful, embedded things we’ve heard from others are what we repeat. Together, we can learn a different way by cultivating empathy skills. In this class, I will teach you simple, practical skills you can immediately put into practice to strengthen both your personal and professional relationships.
While this event is free, pre-registration is required. Register here.
Rev. Christy S. Edwards is a board certified pediatric hospital chaplain in Kansas City, MO where she provides extensive empathic listening and emotional support to families in times of acute trauma and end-of-life situations. She and her husband, Jason, have three children. Christy earned her Master of Divinity degree from Truett Seminary at Baylor University. She has lived and worked on four continents and traveled to 30 countries. In her spare time, Christy enjoys reading, running, and spending time with friends. You can read more about Christy on her website: christysedwards.com and find her on Instagram @EdwardsChristy where she shares tips on how to cultivate healthy relationships via empathy, listening skills, and grief support.
