Burned Out in Ministry? Why Rest Is a Gospel Issue | Gospel Anchored Podcast Ep. 1

In this first episode of the Gospel Anchored Leadership Podcast, Jeff Martin speaks directly to pastors, ministry leaders, and Christian leaders who love Jesus deeply but are running on empty in ways they don’t always know how to name.

Drawing on more than 35 years of ministry and leadership experience—including serving as Lead Pastor of Rock Creek Church—Jeff introduces a simple but sobering idea: burnout is rarely a failure of calling; it’s often a failure of infrastructure.

As responsibilities grow, many leaders continue to rely on the same thin spiritual, emotional, and relational supports they built years ago. The result is what Jeff calls the personal infrastructure gap—when the weight we carry exceeds the strength beneath us.

Through the striking story of the man gathering sticks on the Sabbath (Numbers 15), this episode reframes rest not as laziness or self-care, but as an act of gospel faith. When we refuse to rest, we often reveal a deeper struggle with identity and trust in Christ’s finished work.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why burnout develops slowly—and often invisibly
What the personal infrastructure gap is and how it forms
Why ministry pressure exposes identity issues, not just fatigue
How Sabbath points us to Jesus, not productivity
Ten practical ways to strengthen your personal infrastructure

Key Quote:
“Our greatest danger is not exhaustion—it’s living as if everything depends on us.”

If you’re longing to lead with clarity, margin, and gospel-centered confidence, this conversation is for you.

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