In all relationships, there are two types of boundaries: Healthy and Non-healthy. With non-healthy boundaries, relationally, you seek to please others while disregarding personal cost. Physically, sleep is lost and nutrition is neglected. Also spiritually, the discipline of devotion and communication with God is relaxed. With healthy boundaries your stress levels are lower because you … [Read more…]
When discussing burnout, most people have the tendency to lump all types together. While this mindset is dangerous for several reasons, the most obvious is it makes it hard to address the underlying cause. That begs the question, “What are the different types of burnout?” Leadershipresources.org highlighted four different types that most can be categorized … [Read more…]
Most of our blogs have spent time discussing preventing burnout in ministers. But what about those who are already burned out? I read a blog article today by Thom S. Rainer called Twelve Ways Pastors went from Burnout to Vision. Most of the list entries were familiar to me, and I expected to see them … [Read more…]
Years ago, I worked at a residential treatment ministry in Branson, Missouri. It focused on “at risk teens”, and their behavioral and emotional levels were high. While I didn’t doubt my calling, 40 hours a week didn’t pay bills. So, I took another 20 hours working in maintenance. Add in 60 minutes roundtrip to/from work, … [Read more…]
I read an article today on churchleaders.com called “Ten Rules to Avoid Ministry Burnout” by Dave Wied. I’ll include the hyperlink below. Dave starts by giving a great description of the downward spiral of burnout, and how it sets in. If you have never thought through it, please take time to read it. While we … [Read more…]
In our post about “Twirling Your Thumbs” we talked about how learning something new prevents boredom, which in turn prevents stress and burnout. Another way is through gardening, or learning to garden. This week, I interviewed Rene Daniel, who along with her husband Mike, own and operate Gardenland Nursery in Port Lavaca, TX. Gardenland Nursery … [Read more…]
A lot of times, when things are going good, I notice I am twirling my thumbs. Why? Because I am bored. Peter Drucker’s book Managing the Nonprofit Organization ask the question, “Are you enjoying a pleasant routine?” If so, get yourself out of it NOW! Drucker tells us a pleasant routine leads to boredom, which … [Read more…]