Ep. 5: Avoiding Burnout -- The Care and Feeding of New Disciples Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Money Quote:  
"We have to ask ourselves this question: Am I as passionate about this person's spiritual fullness . . . as I am excited about what they can do in all the areas of ministry I am involving them in."             --Rachel Espinoza
Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of M3 Ministries, Kristin Bird, Executive Director of Burning Hearts Disciples, and Rachel Espinoza, Director of Family Faith Formation and Evangelization at St. Clement Parish in Chicago talk about  how to nurture the disciples you have in the parish (particularly new ones)--especially in the early days of parish renewal when they get called upon to handle a disproportionally large amount of the work necessary to move forward with transformation.
Key Topics:
     Visiting Other Parishes (Timestamp 6:30)
     Introduction to Topic (12:10)
     Distinction Between Engaged Parishioners & Disciples (16:05)
     Causes of Burnout in Disciples (25:25)
     Importance of Charism Discernment to Avoid Burnout (34:05)
     Examples of Leadership & Discipleship Discernment (49:00)
     Warning Signs of Burnout (58:29)
     Investment & Accompaniment to Prevent Burnout (61:09)
Need to Talk? 
If you are frustrated and nearing burnout and need to talk, just reach out to us:

Deacon Keith
Kristin Bird
Rachel Espinoza
Resources Mentioned:
Signs of a Volunteer vs a Disciple
6 Principles of Discernment used by Kristin in her parish
Intro to Charism Discernment
Next Steps:
Join the M3 Ministry Community
Check out the Missionary Leadership Academy