1. Executive leadership session
Burned Out and Broken Down: Does Discipleship Cost Too Much?
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Greater Centennial A. M. E. Zion Church
Rev. Dr. W. Darin Moore, Pastor
Rev. Alyce R. Walker Johnson, Facilitator

2. The Command of Discipleship
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

3. The Cost of Discipleship
Self Denial
Cross Bearing
Following Christ
Non-conformance to the world standard
Paradoxical living (in but NOT of….)
Making disciples
Sacrifice, Sharing and Serving
Change/Transformation

4. The Challenge of Discipleship
There is a lot to do
You wear many hats
The world is more connected than ever before
Time is of the essence—everything moves FAST
Devotion pushed out of discipleship by duty
Blurring of boundaries

5. Close to the Edge -Emotionally
Irritability
Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Distress/Discouragement
Emotional Collapse
Sudden crying
Outburst

6. Close to the Edge - Physically
Muscle tension
Tension headaches
Stomach and Bowel trouble
High blood pressure
Heart palpitations
Chest pains
Dizziness
Substance abuse

7. Close to the Edge - Spiritually
Withdrawal from faith community
Apathy in worship and service
Persistent negative thinking
Dramatic changes in sleep habits
Hopelessness
Fearfulness
Conflict, Chaos in relationships

8. How Can This BE? An overflowing plate The illusion of control
The illusion of being indispensable
Perfectionism
Fear of failure
Desire to please others
Being defined by what you do rather than who you are
Inability to ask for assistance
Lack of boundaries
Diminished time for spiritual devotion and renewal

9. Prescription – BALANCE!

10. What Can I Do?

11. Be Practical Devote time to devotions Focus where you have been called
Surround yourself with a team that works well
Be intentional about Sabbath rest
Manage your time
Establish clear boundaries
Make your family a priority—NO MATTER WHAT!
Exercise, Eat Right, Get enough sleep
Go to the doctor for regular check-ups and when something doesn’t feel right

12. YOU CANNOT CARE FOR THE THINGS OF GOD, THE PEOPLE OF GOD OR YOUR FAMILY UNLESS YOU CARE FOR YOURSELF!

13. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
I Corinthians 10:13

14. Go the Meadow, now!