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CNLP 515 | Jim Burgen and Jesse DeYoung on the Anatomy of Toxic Church Leadership, Church Growth and Identity, and How Leadership Crushes You

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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Navigating Burnout: The Dark Side of Church Leadership

This chapter explores the challenges and emotional toll of church leadership, as speakers share their personal experiences of burnout and recovery. Highlighting the importance of transparency, they contrast their raw stories with more sanitized narratives while addressing the pressure to perform and its impact on self-worth. The discussion also tackles the complexities of leadership dynamics, the struggles of identity tied to ministry success, and significant moments of crisis that shape the church's future.

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