I have learned there are some underlying causes of pastoral burnout.
Here are 7 causes I have observed that lead to pastoral burnout: Not enough rest.
When a person is tired they are naturally not going to perform at their best. Unfortunately, in my experience they will also tend to make poor decisions. Poor performance over time leads to frustration and eventually burnout.
Being willing to step away – even in the midst of the busiest seasons and most demands upon time – is critical for long-term ministry success. Jesus modeled this for us well.
Feeling alone to tackle problems.
Too many pastors fail to develop close friendships. When the pressure of ministry and decisions is overwhelming they simply have no one with which to share their burdens. We teach our churches that we are designed for community but many of us don’t practice that truth personally.
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