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On the Verge of Burnout?

The following questions may give you an idea as to whether you are experiencing burnout.

Rate your response to each question on a scale from 1 to 5.

1 = "This is not me at all." 5 = "This is totally me."

_______ I am exhausted much of the time and rest doesn’t seem to help.

_______ I don't get as much satisfaction from ministry as I used to.

_______ I dread beginning my ministry responsibilities most mornings.

_______ I feel like a failure in the ministry.

_______ I am sleeping much more/less than I used to.

_______ It's increasingly difficult for me to deal with people’s problems.

_______ I have more difficulty making decisions than I used to.

_______ I get very frustrated when things don’t go well in the ministry.

_______ More and more I find myself thinking about leaving ministry.

_______ I feel guilty about responsibilities not done or not done well.

_______ I get angry and/or irritable more easily than I used to.

_______ I often feel empty and depleted, like I have nothing more to give.

_______ The ministry gives me very little or no joy.

_______ I am concerned I won’t be able to last much longer in the ministry.

_______ It's getting more difficult to do some aspects of the ministry.

_______ I feel more and more pressure to perform and succeed.

_____ Total

Assessing Your Level of Burnout

15-29:        You probably don’t have a problem with burnout.

30-49:        You may be experiencing mild to moderate burnout.

50-64:        You may be suffering significant burnout.

65-75:        You may be in serious trouble and should seek the help
    of a qualified counselor.

Adapted from a similar Burnout Inventory prepared by Ken Williams, Ph.D., Wycliffe Bible Translators,Inc.

*This survey is for self-evaluation only and is not intended to be used as a formal diagnostic tool.