Episode 110: An Empty Tank

Have you ever felt like you had nothing to give to your church, your family - anyone?  Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of ministry. 

An empty bucket can't feed anyone. 

Sometimes we give and give and give. But we never take time to be filled and fed ourselves.

Our ministry won't go far on an empty tank.  In fact you may consider getting of the road of ministry all together.

 

So what causes an empty tank?

Some major causes:

 

Compassion fatigue

 

Decision fatigue

 

Success fatigue

 

Personal fatigue

 

Physical fatigue

 

Signs:

 

How can we turn things around - You should listen to our podcast that came out last week called - wanna get away!

 

How is your worship time?   Jesus said the number one thing we need to focus on is loving God.

 

You have to get to a place where you can take time for yourself and God

 

You can't give what you don't have.

 

Read - Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro

Didn't See It Coming - Carey Nieuwhof

 

From Tim Stevens

1. Get some far-away friends. perspective

2. Amp up your learning.

3. Take a sabbatical.

4. Find a hobby.

5. Build a team

6. Get counseling

7. Do something else

8. Go somewhere else 

 

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/8-tips-for-pastors-struggling-with-burnout