We talk a lot about ministry practices and how to engage them well, but in this episode we're talking about something even more important... YOU! Healthy ministry cannot happen without healthy leaders. In this episode we discuss the value of self care for ministry leaders and offer a few practical ideas for ways to stay sharp this summer.

IN THIS EPISODE * Intro (0:00) * The parable of the wood cutter (0:50) * A balanced approach to self care - physical, social, mental, and spiritual (3:51) * Time with Jesus (4:59) * Book recommendations for spiritual refreshment (6:04) * The value of vulnerability (7:20) * A quick review (9:06) * Podcast summer preview (10:57) * What's this show called? (11:17)

RESOURCES * Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer by J. Oswald Chambers * Sacred rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton * With: Reimagining the Way You Relate To God by Skye Jethani * Bonus... Sermon Series: Guardrails by Andy Stanley * Like us on Facebook

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