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Episode #003
Recorded Tuesday, January 8, 2013
“Avoiding Burnout: Preachers”
HOST: Robert Hatfield
GUESTS: Andy Brewer & Brad McNutt
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Show Notes:
- Andy, Brad, and Robert discuss burnout:
- What is burnout?
- Biblical cases of burnout: Paul’s counsel to Timothy, Moses, Jeremiah (Jer. 20:9), Elijah (1 Kings 19:3-18).
- The panel also discusses what their elders expect of them as preachers and whether that differs from what the congregation seems to expect of them.
- If you could quantify it, how many hours of your week are devoted to preaching / ministry?
- What are the effects of burnout?
- How does burnout in ministry affect …
- … your family?
- … the congregation that you serve?
- … your personal spirituality?
- What can you do to avoid burnout as a preacher?
Picks of the Week
- Andy:
- Book: The Outline Bible by Harold L. Willmington
- Product: Brown Leather Book Weight
- Brad:
- A project that Brad is developing – A F.A.M.I.L.Y. plan for the congregation:
- Faith
- Accountability
- Mission
- Involved in the Work
- Love one another
- You are invited!
- A project that Brad is developing – A F.A.M.I.L.Y. plan for the congregation:
Episode Resources:
- BLOG/PDF: “God’s Word on Dealing with Discouragement” by Robert Hatfield
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