Creating a Culture of Rest in Ministry by Jonathan Holmes

About this episode

Jonathan Holmes discusses the importance of creating a culture of rest in ministry to prevent burnout.

In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference, Jonathan Holmes unpacks what it means to pursue true rest in ministry. Framed around four key movements—the problem with rest, the answer to rest, how to rest personally, and how to build cultures of rest—this session offers practical and theological insight for leaders who want to lead from a place of peace rather than burnout.

People in this episode

Guest: Jonathan Holmes

Topics covered

• rest in ministry
• leadership
• burnout
• theological insight
• culture building

Keywords

• true rest
• problem with rest
• answer to rest
• how to rest personally
• cultures of rest

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Creating a Culture of Rest in Ministry

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