Burnout And Faith

In a recent post, I implied that regular rest was crucial for preventing burnout in ministry. In my experience, though, it would be wrong to suppose that this is the only solution, or even the first solution, as some would seem to think. I believe that faith is the first line of defence: faith that the Church is in God's power, and faith that its opponents are under His control. Take such faith away, and one soon discovers burdens one cannot bear.