Replenish: Leading from a Healthy Soul
"Lance Witt understands both the dynamics of church ministry and the interior landscape of the soul. He has written wise counsel that addresses directly and transparently those parasites that seek to feed on a church leader's spirit."--John Ortberg, author,The Me I Want to BeEvery leader functions on two stages--the front stage and the back stage. The front stage is the public world of leadership. The back stage is the private world of the leader. There are many resources to help you succeed on the front stage. But who is talking to you about you and your backstage life?In a caring, encouraging tone,Replenishshows you how to:prioritize matters of the souldevelop healthy spiritual practicesaddress problems that lead to burnoutcreate a healthy rhythm in your lifecraft a healthy leadership culturedevelop better systems in your churchmove toward an unhurried lifeIf you ever feel alone, in over your head, or simply in need of replenishment, this book will offer welcome relief and a healthy way forward."Like many in ministry, I've found myself drowning in techniques and tools to the neglect of my soul. Lance Witt has thrown a life preserver with a perfect toss. Grab on and let him pull you back to Jesus."--Will Mancini, author,Church Unique; founder of Auxano"I will be taking our entire church staff through this book."--Todd Mullins, lead pastor, Christ Fellowship, West Palm Beach, Florida"I think every leader should read this book at least once a year to recalibrate what we do with how and why we do it."--Chip Ingram, pastor, Venture Church; president of Living on the EdgeFounder of Replenish Ministries,Lance Wittis often called a "pastor's pastor." He has served for over thirty years as a pastor, twenty as a senior pastor. He also served as an executive and teaching pastor at Saddleback Church. Lance helped develop and lead the 40 Days of Purpose and 40 Days of Community campaigns. He and his wife, Connie, have two married children and love doing ministry together.