We Did Not Know to Call It Burnout
One Sunday during March 1965, the worship service at our church in Baltimore, MD got out early. Great, I thought. That gives me more…
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Giving Yourself Permission to Pause
I was talking with a leader recently who is wrestling with exhaustion and fear of burnout. As a leader of a fast-growing non-profit, she…
It’s Okay: Give Yourself a Break
In my first few years of ministry, I was constantly told that I needed to be aware that there would always be more work…
Practical Ways Senior Pastors Can Prevent Burnout
I’m seeing a disturbing trend. As of late a number of highly gifted Senior Pastor friends of mine leading smaller to medium-sized churches have…