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Why Some Leaders Burn Out—and 4 Ways to Prevent It

By Filings on Fri, 01/31/20
Church & Ministry
Burnout
Pastoral Leadership

“For himself, Greear says, idolatry has been a driving factor in times of ministry burnout. ‘That’s because idolatry always puts something out there that you have to obtain … And so there’s always somebody … some success to match. The church has got to be this size. I’ve got to be invited to do this. I’ve got to have this many followers.” - Facts & Trends

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Topics: Pastoral Ministry, Pastoral Longevity, Faithfulness, Burnout
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  • Is Self-Care Selfish? Stewarding Your Personal Life for Long-Term Ministry (Part 2)
  • Overcoming Compassion Fatigue in Ministry, Part 2
  • Roads That Lead to Christian Burnout, Part 3
  • New Data Shows Hopeful Increases in Pastors’ Confidence & Satisfaction

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