The Formed Podcast Rest | Cindy Miller
Oct 1, 2024
Dr. Cindy Miller, a pastor and counselor with a PhD in pastoral care, discusses the critical but often overlooked topic of rest in ministry. She highlights Jesus' practice of solitude and the necessity for clergy to embrace rest. Cindy shares insights on identity, workload, and the importance of family boundaries. She provides practical steps for integrating rest into busy schedules, stressing the value of planning sabbaticals and mentoring successors. Personal anecdotes reveal her journey through burnout and recovery, emphasizing the health benefits of establishing concrete habits for rejuvenation.
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Rest Is God-Ordained
- Rest is part of God's design and Jesus modeled withdrawing for solitude and rest.
- Treating constant busyness as holy contradicts Christ's example and God's plan for people.
Productivity Doesn't Equal Identity
- People often equate worth with productivity and seek identity in what they produce.
- That drive can make ministry a place to avoid home or relationships rather than a healthy vocation.
Begin With Baby Steps
- Start with small, sustainable steps to build rest into your life so you can see its value.
- Use baby steps and model rest so others learn its importance too.