In a recent article in Evangelicals Now, John Funnell describes an understanding of burnout and a way of doing ministry that seems to work for him and his family in their context, and that's great. God has most certainly used them! But, I want to offer a response.
John has done so much good for the gospel. We've never met, but we move in similar circles and so over the years I've been kept up to date with the amazing work God has been doing through him in Abersychan. God has gifted John uniquely for this work, while many others look to his ministry as an example and a pattern for their own.
I want to offer a response because I think what John infers in the article might have the potential to be unhelpful for others, especially those who might feel some pressure to try to emulate his methodology.
Ministry burnout? Rest is part of the work
By God’s grace I have a busy life. I pastor a large church in a deprived area. I am a …