Burnout in Christian Ministry: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Dr. Christopher Rosik
During the past decade, burnout has been increasingly recognized as a significant concern among those engaged in Christian ministry, such as pastors, lay leaders, missionaries, and others who pursue formal Christian service. Burnout is a syndrome that has been defined as the result of unmanaged and chronic workplace stress. It is not simply feeling tired occasionally after work. Instead, you may feel tired and lethargic even after prolonged rest. Typically, three main dimensions of burnout are identified. These are 1) feelings of exhaustion or depletion due to one’s work, 2) having an impersonal or detached response to people in one’s care, and 3) feeling a lack of personal accomplishment and...
continue reading »

