Zeal without Burnout is a very short book, primarily written for pastors and church leaders to help them avoid and deal with burnout and mental exhaustion in the course of their ministry. It’s a very practical book, looking at both the causes of stress and the Biblical principles of being human and the limits that that puts on us.
Not being in church leadership this book wasn’t strictly relevant but I found it to be an illuminating read. Firstly I was shocked, but also not shocked, to discover that this book was needed, and needed by so many in leadership. It reminded me of how easy it can be to forget how much pressure our church leaders can be under. Secondly the Biblical principles that Christopher Ash goes through are relevant to all of us. We are only human, and not God, and there are limits to what we can do.
There is real depth to this book as Christopher Ash talks about his own experience and also draws on the stories of others who have gone through breakdowns. I would highly recommend this book, it’s not a long book at all, and it gives insight to those on the outside looking in, but also compassion and help to those in leadership.
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