CNLP 806 | I Was Almost Ministry Road Kill: Burn Out 20 Years Later, Part 1

About this episode

Carey Nieuwhof reflects on his past burnout in ministry and shares insights from his experiences over the last two decades.

Twenty years ago this month, Carey almost became ministry road kill. After 11 years of 30%+ annual growth, he burned out, hard. In Part 1 of this solo episode, Carey shares 5 honest insights from two decades of reflection: why dysfunction gets rewarded in the church, how denial accelerates the crash, and why grieving your losses matters. If your passion is fading, this episode is for you. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF Global Christian Relief supports our church family in places where following Jesus carries a cost—Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, India, Iran, and many more. They bring Scripture where it's restricted, provide emergency relief when crisis hits, and offer long-term support so the Church can remain and grow strong. When you support the global…

People in this episode

Host: Carey Nieuwhof

Topics covered

• burnout
• ministry
• church dysfunction
• personal reflection
• grief
• leadership

Keywords

• burnout
• ministry
• leadership
• church
• reflection
• grief
• dysfunction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Bible Society, Global Christian Relief

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