Ministry Burnout and Gospel Renewal

In this episode, Jim and ministry leaders Howard and Kellie Brown uncover the real-life struggles and triumphs of ministry burnout. This candid conversation isn't just for pastors—it's for anyone feeling weighed down by life's relentless responsibilities. Amid discouraging statistics on ministry burnout, there is hope and healing in the gospel. Discover what it means to stop proving, stop striving to impress, and start resting in the liberating truth of your identity as God's beloved child. Whether you're in ministry or simply navigating daily stress, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on finding true rest and joy in God's unwavering love.
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𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞…
4:00 - Vulnerability and healing at Sonship Week
8:30 - The challenges of church planting
14:20 - Balancing family and ministry responsibilities
22:37 - The value of sabbaticals for pastors
31:15 - Spiritual physical therapy and the journey to true healing
40:03 - The role of joy in worship

Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation encouraging or helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps!
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𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞:
• Listen and subscribe to the Browns’ podcast Between the Pew (https://open.spotify.com/show/7wwY9ot...)
• Learn more about Serge’s Mentored Sonship and serge.org/renewal (https://bit.ly/3Romewi , https://bit.ly/3VfwJ69)
• Discover how God’s power at Pentecost is still at work today in Acts: The Power that Changes the World by Howard Brown (https://bit.ly/45qjwvV)
• Find rest and rejuvenation for your soul with the Serge Summer Reading Round-Up (https://bit.ly/45qjKTN)
• Bible references: Psalm 84:6-7, Mark 1:12-13, Matthew 4: 1-11

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