Keeping Your Leaders Fresh

Energy and creativity are essential to a successful church leader, but these are not unlimited resources. Without built-in times of rest and renewal, leaders eventually lose that freshness that allows them to bring their best to their ministry work. This is often because they do not feel they can take time off, or don't know how to build opportunities for renewal into their routine. This 22-page resource includes articles from seasoned ministry veterans that will help you pursue rest and renewal in your own life, and help you lead others to do the same. Table of Contents: Signs of Exhaustion The biblical response to exhaustion is rest. Vernal Wilkinson The Heart of the Sabbath The meaning of Sabbath for ministry leaders. Lynne M. Baab The Powerful Imagination The right kind of creativity brings clarity to ministry confusion. Lee Eclov Raising Hope Hope fuels innovation, creativity, and vitality in the church. Ray Johnston Where to Find Refreshment The effort is there, but not the results. How do you proceed? Dallas Willard, Lillian Daniel, and others Wasting Time Well Why downtime is so important and how to make the most of it. John Ortberg