Being a pastor brings a lot of joy but it also brings a lot of stress and disappointment.
Talking Points:
- To avoid burnout, start by defining success up front otherwise you’ll always wonder if you’re doing enough or you’ll think it’s all about you.
- Ministry for God flows from intimacy with God – remembering that you’re a son of God, not just His foot soldier. Psalm 59:16, Nehemiah 8:10
- Find good mentors who will speak into your life, who can pray with you and even cry with you at times. Galatians 6:2
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How is success in ministry measured in your own eyes? How does your church leadership define success?
- How have you felt like you haven’t measured up to those standards? How have you responded to those feelings up to now?
- What do you think it means that ministry should crucify our flesh? How have you been humbled serving in your ministry role?
- Read Psalm 59:16. What does it look like to relate to God as a son versus a soldier? Which one describes your walk with God right now?
- Read Nehemiah 8:10. What changes might you need to make in your schedule to find new joy in the Lord?
- What are the things that have brought you joy in ministry? What are the things that have robbed you of joy?
- Read Galatians 6:2. Who are people in your life you can go to for counsel? How do you need to let others carry your burdens of ministry?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
