Two Faces of Pastoral Burnout
Two interrelated sources feed the pastor burnout monster. Is your pastor at risk?
Tag: Pastor Burnout
The Codependent Pastor
For many pastors, their identity is tied up in being a pastor, spiritual leader, or caregiver. They derive their sense of self from what others say about them or how much their church relies on them. This isn’t healthy service; it’s codependence.
Pastor, Are You Isolated, Lonely, Burned Out, or Depressed?
If you are feeling isolated, lonely, burned out, or depressed, you are not alone. I’m always amazed at how manyContinue Reading
A Pastor’s Son Tells of His Father’s Burnout.
We Did Not Know to Call It Burnout When I arrived at my father’s office, I saw him sitting inContinue Reading
How I Climbed Out of Burnout
It took me awhile to swallow my pride and admit that I couldn’t do this anymore.