Comments on: Sources of Burnout http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/ Keeping You Informed with the Latest Stuff for Pastors Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:20:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Walter http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-84075 Walter Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:34:22 +0000 http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-84075 I also agree with Kevin. I pastor a small church and take a lot of time with the people in my cong. When they turn around and spit in your face it can be discouraging. I also agree with Kevin. I pastor a small church and take a lot of time with the people in my cong. When they turn around and spit in your face it can be discouraging.

]]> By: Joe http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-82427 Joe Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:40:53 +0000 http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-82427 I've found that sometimes taking good advice can help avoid burnout - like the story of Jethro's advice to Moses. I've also found a website that seems to let church members give good feedback to their pastors http://www.ourpulpit.com I’ve found that sometimes taking good advice can help avoid burnout - like the story of Jethro’s advice to Moses. I’ve also found a website that seems to let church members give good feedback to their pastors http://www.ourpulpit.com

]]> By: Josh Henry http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-52586 Josh Henry Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:06:20 +0000 http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-52586 I would agree that burnout is a prevalent concern for pastor's today. We hear of stories everyday of pastors that get "burned out" for many reasons, most of the reasons we hear are from being over worked, under staffed and facing unrealistic expectations from elders/deacon/church leadership. We offer services designed to help pastors avoid burnout and better do ministry. Check out our website and services for more information. http://www.axessnetwork.com Josh Henry Managing Partner Axess Network I would agree that burnout is a prevalent concern for pastor’s today. We hear of stories everyday of pastors that get “burned out” for many reasons, most of the reasons we hear are from being over worked, under staffed and facing unrealistic expectations from elders/deacon/church leadership.

We offer services designed to help pastors avoid burnout and better do ministry. Check out our website and services for more information. http://www.axessnetwork.com

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]]> By: Vic http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-19875 Vic Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:56:07 +0000 http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-19875 I agree with Kevin. However I don't quite agree with the criteria on the spiritual burnout above. Pride? Fulfilling the Letter and not the Spirit? Moral failure? Moral failure should not be categorized as spiritual burnout. Pride, maybe and maybe not - very subjective depending on the situation. Fulfilling the letter and not the spirit? Honestly, I don't quite get this one. If you are saying doing all the work and spend not enough time with God, well, if you are in a small startup church ministry like mine, if I don't do all the work, who will? We cannot afford to pay someone to. Does it affect my spiritual life - YES, and not just that, it also affect my relationship with my wife and kids. I agree with Kevin. However I don’t quite agree with the criteria on the spiritual burnout above. Pride? Fulfilling the Letter and not the Spirit? Moral failure? Moral failure should not be categorized as spiritual burnout. Pride, maybe and maybe not - very subjective depending on the situation. Fulfilling the letter and not the spirit? Honestly, I don’t quite get this one. If you are saying doing all the work and spend not enough time with God, well, if you are in a small startup church ministry like mine, if I don’t do all the work, who will? We cannot afford to pay someone to. Does it affect my spiritual life - YES, and not just that, it also affect my relationship with my wife and kids.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-5541 Kevin Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:01:12 +0000 http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-5541 The unappreciation of people that you pour your life into. Maybe, reading something into a sermon that is not there, and then up and quiting the church without even contacting you...... Major Burnout! The unappreciation of people that you pour your life into. Maybe, reading something into a sermon that is not there, and then up and quiting the church without even contacting you…… Major Burnout!

]]> By: Stan Grams http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-3638 Stan Grams Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:38:55 +0000 http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-3638 Possessiveness of a ministry can also cause burnout. Possessiveness of a ministry can also cause burnout.

]]> By: SKD http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-3254 SKD Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:33:16 +0000 http://www.pastorblog.com/2007/09/17/sources-of-burnout/#comment-3254 Fear of Failure Fear of Failure

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