The Weary Leaders Guide to Burnout, Sean Nemecek
The Weary Leaders Guide to Burnout, Sean Nemecek
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The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout
A Journey from Exhaustion to Wholeness

Author: Sean Nemecek

Narrator: Sean Nemecek

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 03/28/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Read by the author.In The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout, Sean Nemecek takes Christian leaders on a journey from burnout through recovery and on to spiritual transformation. By understanding the causes and symptoms of their burnout, these leaders will be ready to take practical, actionable steps toward wholeness. Then, if they choose, they will be poised to do the inner work of spiritual transformation by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In the end, these leaders will emerge from burnout more confident in Christ, more connected with others, and with greater purpose, courage, and grace in their leadership.This book integrates biblical interpretation, theology, psychology, and contemplative spirituality into a holistic approach to recovery. It is filled with relatable stories of church leaders who have walked this path and includes discussion questions for personal contemplation or group discussion. The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout will help pastors and Christian leaders develop an integrated approach to life, work, and ministry through healing and spiritual transformation.Figures and appendixes are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Sean Nemecek

Sean Nemecek is the West Michigan Regional Director for Pastor-in-Residence Ministries (pirministries.org), where his primary focus is on coaching pastors through burnout and recovery. Before joining PIR, Sean served as a pastor in a local church for almost 18 years. He and his wife, Amy, have been married for 24 years and have one son, Benjamin.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Traci on August 17, 2023

If you're close to burnout, or well into it, or adjacent to someone who might be, this book will help. Honestly, I guess that covers about all of us. Great use of scriptural examples, softly targeted to those in ministry (although I think its scope goes beyond that), and written from personal experi......more

Goodreads review by Jodie on May 19, 2023

This book is a must read for anyone who has been, is going through, or is currently on a trajectory toward burnout. Sean describes burnout as "what happens when our inner life with God is no longer able to sustain our outer work for God." Biblical and personal examples in the book flesh out what bur......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on May 26, 2023

Wow! I have read many books on leadership and burnout, but I was blown away by this book. Sean really knew what he was talking about and in a relatable way. The questions after each section were thought provoking and deeply penetrating. This is a great book to get if you are wondering if you are deal......more

Goodreads review by Kirk on November 10, 2023

I recommend this for anyone in Christian leadership who think they might be burned out or headed that direction. The author is helpful in helping uncover the causes of burnout, whether internal (choosing overwork/underwork, overly idealistic, past trauma, etc.) or external (highly critical environme......more

Goodreads review by Bill on August 11, 2023

This book is truly a good read. I especially appreciate that Sean Nemecek shares his own story of being a weary Christian pastor who burned out, recovered, and learned how to live and minister with sustainable and renewing rhythms of life. You'll find "The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout" engaging w......more

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