Regent College Chapel
Summer Programs

Ministry in the Shadow of Trauma: The Dynamics of Trauma Exposure & Emotional Challenges in Ministry

Hear from a pastor and psychologist on how the trauma of Jesus’s death speaks to trauma experienced by ministry leaders today.
David Wang

You’re invited to Regent's 2026 Evening Public Lecture series! Join us in the chapel or tune in online to explore theology, culture, and much more with this year’s Summer faculty.

To livestream this and other Evening Public Lectures, visit rgnt.net/live.

About the Lecture

The Christian faith is built upon a trauma—the trauma of Christ's death on the cross. Even after his resurrection, the memories and wounds of the crucifixion persist. In this evening lecture, David C. Wang will explore John 20:19-23, drawing connections between this passage and recent research on the prevalence of direct and indirect trauma exposure among clergy. A discussion of how clergy and spiritual leaders can navigate emotionally challenging ministerial contexts and situations will conclude our time together.

Related Course

David C. Wang is teaching Trauma & Spiritual Formation: Principles & Practices for Leadership (June 29–July 3) as part of Regent’s 2026 Summer Programs.

 

Parking: Regent College no longer has its own parking lot. Paid parking options are available nearby with metered parking on Western Parkway, among other locations, and covered pay parking at the Thunderbird Parkade. See parking.ubc.ca for more info.

Location: Regent College Chapel, 5800 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

David C. Wang

David C. Wang

Cliff and Joyce Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders; Professor of Psychology and Spiritual Formation (Fuller Theological Seminary)

David C. Wang is Cliff and Joyce Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders and Professor of Psychology and Spiritual Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also serves as a pastor of spiritual formation and a licensed psychologist.

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