David Yearick, pastor emeritus at Hampton Park Baptist Church in Greenville, SC and former senior pastor of 39 years, shares the most common ways that pastors burn out.Physical Burnout:
- Lack of proper sleep and rest
- Little or no exercise
- Obesity
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Illness
Emotional Burnout:
- Excessive worry
- Disappointment
- Self-pity
- Hurt feelings
Spiritual Burnout:
- Pride
- Fulfilling the letter and not the spirit
- Moral failure
What would you add to this list? Which of these are particularly challenging for you? What do you do to fight burnout?
[Read the whole article at Crosswalk.com.]
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