Krista Gonzalez, a youth leader turned professional counselor, shares personal stories from her ministry experience and explores the realities of burnout for nextgen workers. Krista offers expert insight into what burnout looks like, how to recognize the warning signs, and practical tips for recovery and prevention. Whether it's dealing with compassion fatigue or learning to set boundaries, this episode delivers valuable advice for those in ministry struggling to balance their personal well-being with their passion for serving others.
About Krista Gomes Gonzalez
Krista is passionate about walking alongside others in their journey to unlocking and embracing their authentic self. Krista graduated with her master’s in counseling with an emphasis in clinical mental health from University of Central Missouri. In counseling, Krista works alongside her clients to aid them in reaching their goals and uncover the tools and solutions they already possess. Krista sees the counseling relationship as transformative and seeks to fully understand her clients. She is gifted in creating a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental environment that allows people to explore their fears and pain, develop their strengths, try out new behaviors, and experience healing and integration. She is also passionate about supporting people as they navigate body image issues, relationship challenges, and spiritual and religious trauma.
Related Resources
About NextGen Conversations
NextGen Conversations is a podcast that seeks to empower children’s, family, youth and college-aged leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. Every episode features a conversation with a ministry leader and covers innovative solutions to common problems faced in churches today. We want to give you practical steps to transform the way you do ministry. It’s time to get in on the conversation!
