Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton Season 5: Episode 4 | Dangerously Tired
Sep 19, 2018
Steve Wiens, Senior Pastor of Genesis in Minneapolis, brings valuable insights on leadership and the importance of rest. They delve into the story of Elijah, discussing the need for rest before recovery and how to recognize signs of being dangerously tired. Conversation highlights include distinguishing healthy fatigue from exhaustion, setting boundaries with technology, and the rising anxiety among pastors. Steve and Ruth also explore the practical rhythms of work and rest, emphasizing the integration of medical help with spiritual practices.
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Success Still Drains Leaders
- Successful ministry still depletes leaders and can lead to dangerous exhaustion over time.
- Ruth Haley Barton shows Elijah needed rest even after a major victory because depletion accumulates.
Watch For Emotional Warning Signs
- Watch for signs like losing love for your work, impatience, and shrinking compassion as indicators of dangerous tiredness.
- Notice compulsive work patterns and escalated use of escapist behaviors like mindless screen time as red flags.
Do Ordinary Human Work To Recover
- Restore by doing ordinary human tasks like errands, chores, or manual projects to feel grounded and replenished.
- Use practical, non-ministry activities to reestablish bodily and mental balance after intense work.