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136: Matt Alexander: Reimagining God After Burnout

136: Matt Alexander: Reimagining God After Burnout

Update: 2025-09-17
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  • Ministry leadership is inherently difficult and often leads to burnout.
  • Burnout can stem from vocational disappointment and unmet expectations.
  • Relational injuries within ministry contexts are common and can be deeply impactful.
  • Pastors often neglect their emotional health, leading to unregulated emotions.
  • It's essential for pastors to have friendships outside their congregations.
  • The Kineo Center provides support for pastors experiencing burnout.
  • Naming and addressing emotions is crucial for mental health.
  • Internalized expectations can distort a pastor's sense of self.
  • Navigating change in ministry requires awareness of relational dynamics.
  • Creating space for lament in church settings is important for emotional health.

Links: 
The Center: https://www.thekineocenter.com/ 
The Quiz: https://www.thekineocenter.com/burnoutprevention


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136: Matt Alexander: Reimagining God After Burnout

136: Matt Alexander: Reimagining God After Burnout

Matt Alexander