num_pages: 112
description: They made me take care of the vineyards but my own vineyard I neglected. (Song of Songs 1:6b) Paul urged Timothy to learn this vital principle when he was still young. It contains one of the keys in Christian If someone in ministry is not all right the quality of their ministry will be affected. In Christian ministries it is easy to find workers who never think of themselves. While selflessness is a Christlike trait at times we can push ourselves too far leading to the paradigm of stressed and burned-out people. In order to love God and serve others we often need to be still take a rest and be refreshed. This book will help Christians find the balance between ministry and monastery between the urgent work of service and the place of rest and restoration. Caring for our own vineyardthe talents gifts and emotional resources of our personalityis not only a privilege but a duty. It is part of good stewardship an act of obedience as disciples of Christ. Far from being a sign of a more spiritual attitude neglecting our own needs can be a serious mistake and even a sin.
language: English
title: Take Care of Yourself: Survive and Thrive in Christian Ministry
publisher: Hendrickson Publishers