Take Care of Yourself: Survive and Thrive in Christian Ministry

Take Care of Yourself: Survive and Thrive in Christian Ministry
ISBN-10
168307212X
ISBN-13
9781683072126
Series
Take Care of Yourself
Category
Religion
Pages
112
Language
English
Published
2021-12-14
Publisher
Hendrickson Publishers
Author
Pablo Martinez

Description

They made me take care of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I neglected. (Song of Songs 1:6b) Paul urged Timothy to learn this vital principle when he was still young. It contains one of the keys in Christian work: If someone in ministry is not all right, the quality of their ministry will be affected. In Christian ministries, it is easy to find workers who never think of themselves. While selflessness is a Christlike trait, at times we can push ourselves too far, leading to the paradigm of stressed and burned-out people. In order to love God and serve others, we often need to be still, take a rest, and be refreshed. This book will help Christians find the balance between ministry and monastery, between the urgent work of service and the place of rest and restoration. Caring for our own vineyardthe talents, gifts, and emotional resources of our personalityis not only a privilege but a duty. It is part of good stewardship, an act of obedience as disciples of Christ. Far from being a sign of a more spiritual attitude, neglecting our own needs can be a serious mistake and even a sin.

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