Preachers in Training

  Episode #003 Recorded Tuesday, January 8, 2013 “Avoiding Burnout: Preachers” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUESTS: Andy Brewer & Brad McNutt     Video of this episode:   Show Notes: * Andy, Brad, and Robert discuss burnout: * What is burnout? * Biblical cases of burnout: Paul’s counsel to Timothy, Moses, Jeremiah (Jer. 20:9), Elijah (1 Kings 19:3-18). * The panel also discusses what their elders expect of them as preachers and whether that differs from what the congregation seems to expect of them. * If you could quantify it, how many hours of your week are devoted to preaching / ministry? * What are the effects of burnout? * How does burnout in ministry affect … * … your family? * … the congregation that you serve? * … your personal spirituality? * What can you do to avoid burnout as a preacher? Picks of the Week * Andy: * Book: The Outline Bible by Harold L. Willmington * Product: Brown Leather Book Weight * Brad: * A project that Brad is developing – A F.A.M.I.L.Y. plan for the congregation: * Faith * Accountability * Mission * Involved in the Work * Love one another * You are invited! Episode Resources: * BLOG/PDF: “God’s Word on Dealing with Discouragement” by Robert Hatfield Your Feedback * Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv * Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) * If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out! Thanks. Subscription Links