Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Blogging can be a lot of fun. But it can also be draining, not just time-wise, but emotionally as well. If you are a blogger, you need to be proactive in keeping yourself healthy and not burning out. I thought about some ways in which you can avoid burnout at a blogger. Here are some … Read More “How to Not Get Burned Out as a Blogger” »
As I write this, it is the beginning of September. As a pastor of a church, in many ways this is the beginning of the ministry year. After a couple of months of a relaxed schedule, things are just starting again. As the ministry year starts, I’m reminded of how I need to intentionally remain … Read More “6 Steps I Take Toward Healthy Ministry” »
While pastoral ministry is a very rewarding career, it can easily lead to burnout. Back in 2010, The New York Times published an article on pastoral burnout. The findings have surfaced with ominous regularity over the last few years, and with little notice: Members of the clergy now suffer from obesity, hypertension and depression at … Read More “5 Ways For Pastors to Avoid Burnout” »
I recently posted on how to prevent pastor burnout. Those who dedicate their time to apologetics also need to be watchful of this danger. There are enough stories of apologists who not only gave up on apologetics but also gave up on the faith to know this is a problem. Here are some tips to … Read More “5 Tips to Prevent Apologist Burnout” »
Being in pastoral ministry is one of the most rewarding careers available. At the same time it is stressful and there are all too many cases of burnout. Pastoral ministry does not have to lead to burnout. There are some steps that you can take that will help to keep you healthy. 1. Focus on your … Read More “5 Tips to Prevent Pastor Burnout” »
