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Grow a Healthy Church John Finkelde partners with pastors and church leaders to help them grow a healthy church.

03/09/2026

Preventing burnout in ministry is essential to save your family. Learn the weekly reset habits that saved my marriage decades ago.

Nearly forty years ago, my wife gave me a warning that changed my life. I was on the path to losing my family, and I had to make immediate changes to my lifestyle and priorities. This video outlines the practical steps I took to stabilise my home life while maintaining my commitment to my work.

We discuss the importance of action and recovery in a high-pressure environment. By implementing a consistent weekly reset, you can create the boundaries necessary to protect your relationships. I also reference specific strategies from the book Preventing Burnout in Ministry, which offers a framework for those feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities.

If you found this perspective helpful, subscribe for weekly leadership breakdowns and let me know in the comments how you manage your own work-life balance.

I was sitting in the Indiana Tearooms at Cottesloe Beach when I handed Dianne the letter.It was one of those Perth days ...
01/09/2026

I was sitting in the Indiana Tearooms at Cottesloe Beach when I handed Dianne the letter.

It was one of those Perth days the tourism brochures use.

Blue sky. White sand. The Indian Ocean doing its best impression of a postcard.

We ordered coffee. While the light was beautiful, my mood was black.

I slid a folded piece of paper across the table.

"I want you to read this," I said. "I've written my resignation and I want you to agree with me. I'm done."

I had been pastoring for over a decade and the church was growing. I cannot even tell you, all these years later, what specific thing tipped me over the edge that week.

But I remember the coffee and the chair but mostly the weight in my chest.

Dianne read the letter.

And she ...

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26/08/2026

Connecting with people, especially non-believers, reveals diverse perspectives. This shift in exposure is crucial. Sabbath offers resistance against a culture demanding constant work. Why is rest so countercultural, and what do we miss as leaders by ignoring it?

25/08/2026

Early in my teaching career, I used evangelism techniques and Bible verses. I was a teenage zealot, passionate but perhaps misguided. A shift happened, moving from that driven approach to something more authentic.

24/08/2026

Recognizing our culture needs a different approach to evangelism, one that prioritizes listening and inquiring. Think Acts 17's Paul in the marketplace, drawing people out, rather than a confrontational style. This shift was inspired by John Smith's insights.

23/08/2026

I left pastoring to start an irrigation business and discovered a deeper connection with people. Being in their homes and yards allowed for more meaningful interactions than I ever imagined, all while getting paid for work I loved.

22/08/2026

Ministry isn't confined to churches; it thrives in our everyday workplaces. This book, 'High Vis Faith,' is written specifically for tradies, recognizing that their work is a powerful form of ministry. It's about encouraging them in their faith and their craft.

21/08/2026

Discover the Hebrew word 'avodah,' meaning both work and worship. Pastor Andrew Hamilton explores how to see your ordinary job as an act of devotion, breaking down the separation between spiritual and secular life. -vocational

20/08/2026

For years, I was a full-time pastor, surrounded by Christians. But my calling was to be a missionary to all Australians, right in the community. Starting a small landscaping business meant I entered people's homes and lives more deeply than ever before. This is what real ministry looks like to me now.

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