Dr. Don Easton

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Dr. Don Easton

Founder of VerveLead

Dr Don Easton’s passion is to lift the buoyancy and resilience of Christian leaders to enhance our communities’ well-being, sustainability, and safety. His roles as Senior Minister and ten years on the national executive position him to understand the complexities and pressures of ministry. Burnout in 2014 and recovery outfit him to build resilience and aid revitalization. He is the author of Burnout and Beyond and the founder of VerveLead, which equips and develops quality mentors.

Leadership

June 22, 2023

Work/Home-Life Balance for Church Leaders

Perhaps, we feel that God wants us to sacrifice ourselves for others in need… every time. But look at Jesus. Yes, he made the ultimate sacrifice, yet as he lived, he knew he couldn’t do everything and he rarely hurried.

3 Essentials for Christian Mentorship

Healthy and effective mentorship that bears good fruit doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentionality, strategy, and self-reflection–for both the mentee and the mentor.

The Key to Healthy Mentorship: Transparency

Christian mentorship is more than self-help and positive thinking. It is centered on the work the Lord is doing and the transformation into the person that God designed each of us to be.

Burnout in the Bible

If you’re experiencing burnout as a pastor, you’re not alone. Even heroes of the Bible experienced burnout–in this post, we'll take a look at what we can learn from Elijah's story.

7 Signs of Pastoral Burnout

Are you surprised to hear that more than one-third of pastors thought about quitting in 2021? Or maybe...you're surprised it wasn't more. Let's take a look at what pastoral burnout is, and how to prevent it.

Becoming Aware of Our Stress as Pastors

Leading a church is a privilege and an honor–and it can also be super stressful. Becoming aware of pastoral stress is key to long-term health as a leader.

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Dr. Don Easton