I have found that taking a day off is often the only way I can get any planning, studying, or prep-work done. This is a common occurrence for many in the ministry because our ministries are centered on people. And people have a tendency to need us at some of the most inconvenient times. However, taking time off of work in order to catch-up on work is not healthy.
God never intended for ministry to be something that would destroy a family or even an individual, but all too often we hear about yet another pastor who burned out of the ministry or got divorced or had a child decide they hate the church enough to never come back. Even Jesus needed time away from the people and ministry.
That is why I have learned to depend on the following 7 ways to protect and prolong my own ministry. Keep reading
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