Burn out is emotional exhaustion brought about by a prolonged, improper response to difficulty or perceived indifference. It is a serious threat to any ministry. In fact, it is a serious threat to our ministry. Unlike so many churches today where 10% of the body are the pillars of the church and 90% are the caterpillars (who crawl in and out each week), at Bethel that percentage is almost reversed!
Because we have few elders, years ago we all recognized that if this body is going to be cared for pastorally, we all need to be a part of the ministry!