Finding Your Pace: Addressing Burnout in Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Discover strategies to prevent burnout in lay ecclesial ministry by focusing on self-care, time management, support networks, and intentional rest.
Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
Discover strategies to prevent burnout in lay ecclesial ministry by focusing on self-care, time management, support networks, and intentional rest.
Discover strategies to set healthy boundaries in ministry, avoid burnout, and maintain work-life balance. Practical tips for a fulfilling life.
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Burnout seems to sneak up on you. It starts as irritation or exhaustion and then next thing you know you are hiding under the covers wondering, “Is...
Courtesy of Leonid Mamchenkov/Creative Commons License Walked into work the other day feeling a little under the weather. As the day progressed it...