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Warning Signs of Volunteer Burnout & How to Prevent It

by Scott Ball, Malphurs Group, TX, February 25, 2026

Description

This article from the Malphurs Group helps congregations identify and prevent volunteer overwhelm. Written with the perspective that volunteer burnout is a discipleship and culture problem, not a staffing problem, this article describes three indicators that foretell a critical issue with volunteers and three ways to prevent it.

Features

  • Accompanying video podcast episode
  • Links to related resources

Practical Applications

  • Read this article to learn about the three systems your church can implement to address volunteer burnout before it starts.
  • Share the associated video podcast episode with others on your congregational leadership team so they can hear about the three indicators that predict burnout.

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