NOVEMBER 27, 2024 | RICK BLACKMON
How Pastors Can Avoid Burnout | Rick Blackmon
Join Dan Chun and expert therapist Rick Blackmon as they explore church health, compassion fatigue, and burnout prevention for ministry leaders. With over 35 years of experience, Rick shares invaluable insights into maintaining balance in professional, personal, and spiritual life. Learn about the importance of viewing the church as a functional family, handling transference in criticism, and practical strategies to avoid burnout. Plus, get details on their upcoming mental health conference in Hawaii. This episode is essential listening for anyone in leadership and ministry roles seeking practical help and hope.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Church Health and Leadership: Recognizing the church as a family that can be either functional or dysfunctional.
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: Understanding the primary causes and developing strategies for prevention.
Transference in Ministry: Managing criticism by discerning the true source of feedback.
Measuring Success: Finding spiritual growth metrics beyond traditional measures.
Work-Life Balance: Implementing effective self-care practices to prevent burnout.
