OK, OK, I know you’re probably tired of me talking about Reawaken by now; in fact, you’ve probably said, “GOOD GOSH, I wish they would have the event already so that he would write about something else…I’M SO TIRED OF THIS.”
Guess what…I’m tired to…
- Tired of pastors dropping out of ministry like flies when there are more people on the planet that need to be reached than there ever has been!
- Tired of only 10% of people entering into ministry actually retiring from ministry.
- Tired of seeing pastors struggle with depression and anxiety but are too afraid to vocalize what they are dealing with.
- Tired of seeing pastors believe “if I just do more and work harder then I will break out of this darkness that I’m in.”
- Tired of seeing pastors marriages get blown apart because he does not know how to manage his time.
- Tired of seeing pastors hurt and feel alone and somehow think they are unspiritual for doing so.
The reality today in church world is that pastors and leaders often receive a lot of attention…they do not receive a lot of care, and there is a trail of destroyed lives and ministries to prove that point…
IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!!
I don’t think this is what Jesus had in mind when He called us into ministry…and yet for three years I found myself in the middle of pain, anxiety, depression and uncertainty. (That is where this list came from, 10 Signs You Might Be Close To Spiritual Burnout!)
That is why we have put this event together entitled Reawaken! Dr. John Walker (who is an ordained minister and a licensed psychologist) and I will be diving into what God’s Word says about not only doing ministry right but also HOW TO FINISH WELL!!!
We put this event together a few months ago, the only promotion we’ve really done is through this blog, some emails and twitter…and we have over 400 people that will be attending.
Here’s why I’m writing about it today (Monday, November 21) - because tomorrow is the DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT!
It is my prayer that if you have been wrestling with whether or not to come to this thing you just go ahead and register now...and…like I’ve said earlier PLEASE BRING YOUR SPOUSE!!! Trust me, it will blow your mind what this thing will not only do for you ministry but your marriage as well.
Let’s finish well! I want that…I believe God wants that for you…and I believe that you want that!!! On this day we will dive into HOW…and I am praying it is a day of refreshing, repentance and renewal like we’ve never seen before!!!