Ep. 49 - Thriving After Burnout
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Description
Burnout doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Peter shares his own experience in global ministry and what factors led to his burnout. He then goes on to talk about healing and the changes he’s made in his life and ministry that keep him healthy and whole. If you, or anyone you know, is concerned about burning out, listen in as Peter shares his own journey and how God helped him return from exhaustion to good health and fruitful ministry.
Resources
Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil T. Anderson
Godly Grit by Kyle Farran
Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson
The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson
A Resilient Life by Gordon MacDonald
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller
Guest Bio
Peter Bowers grew up as an MK in East Africa. He met and fell in love with Jesus as a young boy. Peter studied computer science and worked as a programmer and systems analyst for several years before getting his Master of Divinity at Columbia International University and heading to Albania with his wife, Melodye, where they served on Christar teams for nearly 25 years. In 2025 he was appointed Director of the Church-Planting Division, a role he is currently filling in Malaga, Spain. He and Melodye have three grown boys, two of whom are married.
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