Too often, church volunteers burn out while in the trenches of servanthood.<\/p>\n
In churches where there is always a ministry to tend, a committee to lead, a class to teach or an event to chair, it is hard to find people willing to step up to the plate. When you find them, it is even harder on the church to lose them, especially if they are doing a good job.<\/p>\n
\u201cBrent,\u201d\u009d who asked that he not be identified, has been a member of his church for more than 10 years. He has spent seven of those helping with the youth, ushering every Sunday, serving on the worship and finance committees, and pitching in with special programs and activities. Eventually, his church time took a toll on his work and family time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI looked up, and my work and family life had begun to suffer. I knew I had to let something go,\u201d\u009d he said. Brent prayed long and hard about cutting back on his church obligations, especially working with youth.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was hard,\u201d\u009d he said. \u201cThey had shared a lot with me on their mission trips and at other activities through the church.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n