Should You EVER Put Yourself First in Ministry?

I’ve learned the hard way that ministry can drain you if you never stop to refuel. In this video, I wrestle with a question many leaders feel guilty even asking: Should you ever put yourself first? 

Using Scripture, personal experience, and the reminder to stay connected to the Source, I talk about avoiding burnout, abiding in Christ, and why ministry should always flow from time with God, not replace it. If you’re serving in kids or youth ministry and feeling stretched thin, this one’s for you.

Watch now, share it with your team, and let’s talk about what it really means to stay connected.

Questions for personal reflection:

Where do you feel most spiritually drained right now, and why?

What does “staying connected to the source” practically look like in your weekly routine?

Have you ever confused serving God with spending time with God?

What is one change you could make this month to protect your spiritual health?