All burnout articles
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OpinionSmiling on Sunday, struggling on Monday? Here are 3 biblical principles for your quiet battles
43 per cent of Christians have experienced mental health issues, yet only 35 per cent felt supported by their church. As World Mental Health Day highlights the hidden battles in our pews, Howard Satterthwaite shares three biblical attitudes that can sustain your spiritual fervour
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ReviewsLevi Lusko finds God in the chaos
In Blessed Are the Spiraling, Levi Lusko reframes disorientation, burnout and grief as opportunities for divine transformation. It is a timely, grace-filled guide for anyone navigating the messier seasons of faith says Hena Byran
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OpinionI gave up tech for Lent. Here’s how it helped my mental health
After a two-year struggle with anxiety, Dave Kemp gave up all electronic entertainment for Lent – TV, social media and phone-based games. This mental health week, he says it not only helped his mind, it also improved his relationship with God and his family
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OpinionYouth work is facing a crisis – just when young people need help the most
At a time when young people are facing unprecedented challenges, there are fewer and fewer people engaged in serving them. Ali Campbell asks: What can the Church do to stand in the gap?
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OpinionMy church needs volunteers. But burnout is real, and I won’t make the same mistake again
From treasurers to trustees and sound technicians to sopranos, the requests for volunteers at church are coming thick and fast, says Deborah Sloan. Ask yourself these questions before agreeing to another commitment
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OpinionIs the Church facing a cost-of-serving crisis?
Service is a vital part of the Christian faith. But if preachers are constantly challenging their congregations to ‘do more’ it will lead to burnout, says Andrew Horton
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Opinion3 ways to prevent burnout and focus on Jesus
The best way to thrive in an age of overwhelm is not by planning expensive spa days or exotic holidays, but incorporating everyday spiritual practices that slow us down. It’s not a luxury, but a discipleship issue, says Janice McWilliams
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OpinionAs burned out Ben Stokes retires at 31, sports bodies need reminding we were created to work AND rest
Ben Stokes is playing his final one-day international today. The cricketer says that representing his country in all three formats is “unsustainable for me”. Jonny Reid says the news should prompt all of us to reflect on the importance of both emotional and physical rest
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Magazine FeaturesBurnout: Has the pandemic pushed pastors to the point of no return?
A record number of church leaders are thinking about quitting ministry. Megan Cornwell speaks to the pastors experiencing burnout to find out why the spiritual health of the Church is under attack
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Opinion7 reasons why so many church leaders are having breakdowns or deconstructing their faith
Earlier this week, the US-based Christian author and former pastor Joshua Harris announced he was no longer a Christian. In a statement Harris said: "The popular phrase for this is ‘deconstruction,’ the biblical phrase is ‘falling away’". Billy Kennedy, who leads the Pioneer network of churches, says he's observed an increase in the number of UK Christian leaders going through similar experiences
