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Episode Synopsis
In this last episode of Season 3 Erin and Doug are joined by Mitch Harrison to discuss church leadership challenges, focusing on the critical issue of burnout. Mitch shares his personal journey of experiencing and overcoming burnout, and the need for intentional replenishment. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing stress with restorative practices and offers a framework involving rest, emotional release, renewed purpose, recreation, and meaningful relationships. This episode encourages leaders to create a sustainable plan for personal replenishment and to foster a supportive culture within their organizations to prevent burnout and maintain effective ministry.Intentional Churches: Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube:www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches Mitch Harrison:Website: www.refillcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-harrison-3653b539 Chapters:00:23 Podcast Introduction01:28 Mitch Harrison's Background02:19 Question: Managing Ministry Demands03:03 Mitch's Personal Burnout Journey05:15 Doug Parks on Burnout in Ministry06:29 Defining Replenishment08:45 The Five R's Framework12:45 Doug Parks on Escapism vs. Replenishment16:04 Personal Application for Leaders17:04 Creating a Replenishment Plan19:10 Doug's Current Challenges with Replenishment21:04 Mitch on Church Staff Replenishment22:20 Generational Differences in Work Ethic24:29 Millennials' Perspective on Work and Burnout26:43 Organizational Replenishment Practices28:14 Applying the Framework Corporately
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