It is a great reminder of our limitations and I am sure my ministry will be more sustainable over a longer period of time if I am ready to make the necessary changes. It has really helped to identify areas in my own life where I am in danger of behaving as if I am superman! The honesty of the book makes it easy to be honest with yourself as you read it and the practical advice and examples make it easy to make changes where they are needed. It highlights the potential areas where good desires lead us to behave in ways where we think we can do more than God has equipped us for. Anyone and everyone involved in ministry (paid or voluntary) should read this book.
I have read the book and bought it for all the crossteach team. “Great advice for anyone wanting to do long term sustainable ministry” (Review written for 'Zeal without Burnout') Go to our Ministry Pack to get copies for £5 each when you buy 5 or more. "Christopher brings to this important subject, not just a personal experience of burnout, but a keen eye to the Bible, and wise pastoral insight into the pressures many of us face as we live for Jesus." Some of us have the privilege of being set free from other jobs to devote ourselves to this work others combine pastoral leadership with “normal” secular work. But I write also for the many keen Christian men and women who, in addition to “normal” life ~ busy jobs, parenthood, and so on ~ labour sacrificially to serve in their local churches." Perhaps especially for pastors and Christian leaders ~ to those entrusted with pastoral oversight under God. "I write for all zealous followers of Jesus. Here is Christopher's answer from the introduction: This practical and biblical guidance will help enthusiastic Christians gain the mindset and lifestyle to protect themselves from burnout and serve Jesus for the long term in a sustainable way.
His wisdom has been distilled into this short, accessible book, in which he reveals a neglected biblical truth and seven keys that flow from it. As a pastor of a growing church, and then in his role training people for ministry, he has found himself on the edge of burnout a number of times, and has pastored many younger ministers who have reached the end of their tether. But for one reason or another, they are exhausted and simply cannot carry on.Ĭhristopher Ash knows this experience all too well. They have not lost their love for Christ, or their desire to serve him. Lots of people who are involved in Christian ministry (whether paid or unpaid) find themselves having to step back from it.
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