Zeal Without Burnout: Seven Keys to a Lifelong Ministry of Sustainable Sacrifice

“We live moment by moment as frail beings given health and strength by our sovereign Father. May this book help us end the corporate church conspiracy to seem stronger than we are, even omnipotent; and leave us content to keep being wisely weak and daily dependent until Jesus returns.”

“Christopher’s exposition of the simple truth that ‘God is God and we are dust’ liberates, humbles and strengthens with practical and pastoral wisdom. Read this if you are feeling weary, and be refreshed in God’s grace. Read this even if you are feeling energetic because prevention is better than cure!”

“It’s something we all want—zeal without burnout—and here is a book to help us. Christopher explores the dynamic between a life given to Christ and serving him in a ministry job. The personal stories make it accessible, practical and at times touching. A great read for any team even before you go through busy times.”

“There are far too many victims of burnout in pastoral ministry. I was very nearly one of them and almost had to pull out after just four years. Christopher Ashs wise counsel, learnt from Scripture and through long, and sometimes bitter, experience, would have helped me enormously in those early years and is still what I need today.”

“In this marvellous and much–needed book, Christopher Ash manages to warn, encourage, expose and comfort in equal measure. Every page is humane, penetrating, rich, wise and above all, gospel–saturated. This book came to me as a word in season from a humble brother, and I am sure God will use it to do the same for many, many others.”

“With clarity, wisdom and honesty Christopher reminds us that we need sleep, rest, time with friends and daily renewal. But God doesn’t need any of these things, which is why we can—indeed we must–turn off our laptops, tablets and work phones and leave the study! Our frailty and weakness is part of what makes us human and should drive us to depend on the Lord who made us.”

“This book is blessedly humbling and helpful. It's full of honest testimony concerning this thing called burnout. I'm grateful to learn from this testimony and from the biblical wisdom that enfolds it. Christopher Ash has given us a call to zeal without burnout - but rather with humility to trust our all-sufficient God who has provided for us in his Son.”

“Reading Zeal without Burnout by Christopher Ash is like sitting across from a godly father and friend who loves you enough to look you in the eyes and tell you that you that the world is not going to come apart at the seams if you take some time off to take care of yourself. Anyone who worships the god of productivity and therefore has forgotten how to take a break will benefit from this book.”

“This book is for everyone not just people in ministry because we all live very busy lives and are susceptible to burnout. In Zeal without Burnout, Christopher Ash speaks plainly, wisely and encouragingly. He does so because he has been there. If you want to take a first step by asking whether you are on your way towards or in the midst of burnout, this book will help you. His advice is grounded in a basic understanding of our humanity and our limitations. He then gives practical guidance in light of those limitations. As I read through this easy to read book, I found myself evaluating my own life and found comfort as I recognized my limitations and took to heart his advice. I will be recommending this book to everyone!”

“Many pastors are familiar with the weariness that accompanies ministry. Like a wise and gentle friend, Christopher Ash provides us with encouragement and practical help so we can sustain zeal and avoid burnout. While this book is a gift to pastors in particular, everyone who reads it will benefit”

“Books like this are a needed resource for the weary pastor. Christopher Ash draws on years of personal experience and rich biblical wisdom to provide ministers with a tremendously encouraging resource to persevere and thrive in the ministry. This is a book all pastors need to read and take to heart for the sake of their church and for the sake of the fruitfulness of their ministry.”

“Read this book...It will take less than an hour, and it may save your ministry or the ministry of someone you know. I didnt read the book because I felt like I was nearing burnout. I read it because I know I could be someday if Im not careful. Ash offers plenty of personal examples, along with sound biblical advice. Sustainable sacrificethats the goal.”