Lonely But Called: Elizabeth Bair on Ministry and Loneliness (Part 1) | PT 128

What happens when you follow your calling, only to find yourself profoundly alone?

In this episode, youth pastor Elizabeth Bair opens up about stepping into ministry at age 22, navigating life in rural Michigan, and wrestling with loneliness as a single, young woman in a church leadership role. Her honesty is both refreshing and deeply relatable for pastors who feel isolated or unseen.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• Why Elizabeth almost ran from her calling
• The hidden costs of ministry that no one talks about
• What to do when your prayers for community go unanswered
• How Propel and community theater became lifelines of grace

⏱️ Timestamps:

03:00 – The surprising moment she accepted her call

07:00 – Moving in with her grandmother

10:00 – Confessing loneliness and finding lifelines

17:00 – God’s unexpected answer through art and community

23:00 – The cost of being a woman in ministry

28:00 – Age bias and the challenge of pastoral authority

🔗 Learn more about Propel Cohorts at https://cohorts.propelwomen.org/

💡 Takeaway:

Ministry can be lonely, but you are not alone. God often brings community in unexpected places, and you don’t have to carry the weight of your calling by yourself.