As most of us in full time or bi-vocational ministry, we have a bad habit of depending on the two “Cs” to get the job done: Christ and Coffee. While it is great to depend on Christ, the second C can have a fairly negative effect on your stress level. Matter of fact, diet in … [Read more…]
Elijah’s Tree exist to provide rest and retreat to people in ministry, so they can Renew their relationship with God, Restore their spiritual, mental and physical being, and Return to their calling. If you know of someone who could use this, please click the “contact us” tab. The last Thursday of the month, we like … [Read more…]
Those who follow me on Facebook know my spring cleaning also includes cleaning out old files from my computer. I got to post a great throwback of my wife and daughter, from just a few days after she was born the other day. Today, I found an old power point presentation, and I’m really not … [Read more…]
Over the past few weeks I’ve been blessed with reviewing articles and presenting them on our blog post. These articles have covered a verity of topics all related to stress, burnout, prevention of the fore mentioned, and the recuperation from it. At the same time, I very rarely write about myself, or mention how this … [Read more…]
In dealing with burnout, whether we are avoiding it or recovering from it, we need to realize that taking proper care of our self is important. It allows us to continue on in what we love, and to continue in what God has called us to do. Today, I came across an article on gotquestions.org … [Read more…]
The last Thursday of the month we highlight a person in ministry and their testimony of burnout. This month we are featuring Desirie Dougall. Desirie ministers in a highly stressful area specializing with helping transition young ladies into a new lifestyle. She gives us a wealth of knowledge along with what she personally looks for … [Read more…]
There are many reasons people find their self in a 60 hour a week situation. Most people tell me, “It just kind of happened.” Generally, this is what that statement means. Bob is a great guy and a hard worker, pulling a steady 40 hours a week. He loves his family, and has his house … [Read more…]
We are excited this week because our first eNews Letter comes out tomorrow (April 15th), so make sure you see the right lower side of this page or mid left side of facebook.com/elijahstree3 to sign up! With that said, Welcome to this week’s Post! In last week’s post, we interviewed a counselor who recommended family … [Read more…]
We are blessed to have Delores White, LPC-S, NCC, CART, NSOTP of Next Step Counseling and Education Center in Victoria and Luling, Texas, discus with us the topic of burnout and boundaries. Mrs. White provides treatment in several different areas, including family, relationship, and individual counseling. In addition, she also instructs at the University of … [Read more…]
On the last Thursday of the month we like to feature a person in ministry’s personal testimony of personal burnout. This month of March, Elijah’s Tree is featuring Greg Stone. He is the staff Director for Shelterwood Academy, a former Area Director for Young Life in Branson, Missouri, was a mentor to me for my … [Read more…]