By Tim Harlow
It’s worth pointing out that I was not asked to write about a deep doctrinal issue, or leadership, or how to respond to a difficult social problem. No, I was asked to share about the benefits of therapy for Christian leaders.
I own it.
I needed therapy. I need therapy. I have had very few seasons of my life when I had my stuff together.
In fact, I wouldn’t be where I am today without the occasional counseling help I’ve received, specifically from the good folks at Blessing Ranch Ministries.
I’ll share a specific example from a time when I reached the point of burnout. (I had heard about this sort of experience, but I was sure I wouldn’t experience it . . . until I did.)
THE FIRST SIGN
I was getting ready to go out and preach at our Saturday night service, and suddenly I wasn’t sure I could…