Clark Fobes

Clark is the Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church SF, and has served in Youth Ministry in the Asian-American context for over a decade. He received his M.Div. from Talbot Theological School in Southern California, and is a Doctor of Missiology (D.Miss) candidate at Southern Seminary (SBTS). He is also an emeritus member of Rooted’s Steering Committee. He and his wife, Janet, have two daughters, Kara and Nora.

Dealing With the Shame of Depression

The very first time I experienced a prolonged season of depression was in 2015. I had been serving in Youth Ministry for six years without a break. I was emotionally exhausted from facing constant criticism, disappointment, and internal…