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Bekah Baxter is an Executive Director, speaker, and doctoral researcher passionate about strengthening those who strengthen others. With more than a decade of experience in cross-cultural ministry and nonprofit leadership, she works at the intersection of secondary trauma, sustainable leadership, an…
When the Caregiver is Carrying Too Much: Understanding Secondary Trauma in Ministry
Ministry leaders and cross-cultural workers are often the ones others lean on—but who is caring for them? This session explores the hidden impact of secondary trauma and chronic stress in ministry contexts. Participants will learn how to recognize early warning signs, understand the nervous system’s role in burnout, and implement sustainable rhythms that protect both calling and capacity. This research-informed talk equips leaders to serve from resilience rather than depletion.
Building Rhythms That Prevent Burnout
Many leaders operate in reactive cycles of urgency, exhaustion, and recovery. This session challenges the culture of overextension and introduces practical frameworks for sustainable ministry leadership. Drawing from research, lived experience, and organizational strategy, participants will gain tools to establish healthy boundaries, cultivate emotionally mature leadership, and build systems that support long-term effectiveness without sacrificing well-being.
Caring for the Caregiver: Trauma-Informed Leadership for Churches and Nonprofits
Burnout and attrition are rising in ministry and nonprofit settings. This session provides leaders with practical, research-based strategies to create trauma-informed cultures that strengthen resilience and reduce turnover. Participants will learn how secondary trauma impacts teams, how leadership behavior influences organizational health, and how to implement systems that protect and sustain those doing high-impact work.
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