How to Beat Pastoral Burnout

“Ministry is a marathon – not a 50-yard dash. It’s tough. You’re in an invisible war where all kinds of forces are conspiring to keep you from doing what God wants you to do…

Pastor, we need for you to last in ministry.

The story of Elijah’s ministry burnout in Kings 19 gives us some great insights into how the cause and cures of our own burnout.”

Read… How to Beat Pastoral Burnout.

 

How Do I Deal with Burnout?

As many of you know, a year ago in October 2010, I was on the verge of burnout. This past Fall I was able to teach a class to other pastors on what helped me avoid burnout and shared some practical help. I recently came across another great article by Charles Stanley…

“Burnout. The very expression seems to make us sigh, doesn’t it? In this
fast- paced, overworked world, most of us have felt the tiring numbness
of burnout. How should a believer in Christ respond to these feelings?”

Read… How do I deal with burnout?.