Recovering Volunteer

Do you feel like a recovering volunteer?   Did you give time and energy to a cause until you were spent?  Burned out?  Determined to be a sideline person and opt out of the game?I’ve been there as have many of you. We usually sign on to a cause with good intentions. Why does this happen?   One reason is a mismatch of our gifts and the task at hand.

I started a women’s ministry with great gusto.  With a much-needed focus and the blessing of the leadership I forged ahead.  Bible study and teaching, listening to the women, designing creative programs to meet their needs.  It was just all fun.  But the logistics of administration--not so much.  Thankfully, we forged a team.  Energized volunteers doing what we were gifted to do.

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