When You’re Leading on Empty

You can still show up for ministry while feeling like your spirit is running on fumes.

You can lead a Bible study, plan an event, encourage others, and say all the right things—while silently wondering if you’re even okay yourself.

It’s one of the most hidden struggles in ministry: the pressure to pour out when you’re already drained.

Maybe no one notices. Maybe you’re good at pushing through. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of everyone else’s expectations, but inside, you’re wondering: When do I get to rest? Who covers me while I cover everyone else?

Ministry burnout isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s just numbness.

You stop expecting breakthrough. You stop praying bold prayers. You stop feeling excited.

And before long, you’re operating more like a machine than a minister.

But here’s the truth:

God never asked you to run on empty.

He never asked you to carry it all.

He never said your strength had to be enough.

He never required you to perform your way through exhaustion.

He just asked you to abide (John 15:5).

To stay close. To remain in Him.

Because apart from Him, you can do nothing.

The real strength in ministry doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from connection.

You don’t need to push harder. You need to pause.

You need to go back to the place where it was just you and Jesus—before the titles, before the people, before the weight of “doing it all.” Because doing for God is never more important than being with God.

If you’re leading on empty right now, it’s not weakness—it’s a warning light.

Stop and refill.

Cry it out.

Ask for help.

Let someone pour into you for once.

Say no where you need to.

Get quiet.

Get real.

Because ministry isn’t about martyring yourself to meet everyone else’s needs.

It’s about obedience.

And sometimes obedience looks like rest.

Ministry Volunteer Opportunities!

As God continues to expand this ministry, we are looking for a few faithful Christian to come alongside us in a volunteer capacity (for now) with the hope that these roles will one day become paid positions as the ministry continues to grow and acquire funding.

✨ Marketing & Promotions Lead
✨ Event & Booking Research Assistant
✨ Digital Admin & Tech Advisor
✨ Creative Admin & Project Organizer
✨ Prayer & Encouragement Coordinator
✨ Street Team / Ministry Ambassador

Role Descriptions:

1. Marketing & Promotions Lead
This role focuses on expanding the reach of the ministry and its message. Ideal for someone with PR, publishing, or marketing knowledge, this person will help identify promotional opportunities, build relationships with media or industry contacts, and help develop strong outreach campaigns.
This role will include commission-based opportunities. A percentage from successful paid campaigns may be offered as compensation.

2. Event & Booking Research Assistant
Responsible for researching and organizing speaking opportunities, conferences, events, and partnerships. This person helps scout and coordinate options for Miranda to share the message of Formed Through Fire in churches, women's groups, bookstores, and more.

3. Digital Admin & Tech Advisor
This tech-savvy teammate helps with digital tools, setup, and support. Tasks may include helping with email systems, Zoom/Google Meet settings, publishing platforms, and digital troubleshooting as needed.

4. Creative Admin & Project Organizer
Supports the ministry through organization and creative collaboration. This person helps:

• Organize ministry content into workable formats (ex: Notion, Docs, files)

• Track version control and project timelines

• Offer creative feedback and help shape direction when needed

• Assist with meeting alignment (knowing what session goes with what study)

5. Prayer & Encouragement Coordinator
A spiritually grounded encourager who helps cover the ministry in prayer and provides encouragement to others through:

• Outreach messages

• Prayer prompts or devotionals

• Follow-up with new participants or study members as needed

6. Street Team / Ministry Ambassador
This is a public-facing support role for someone who loves to share the message of the ministry through:

• Sharing social media posts, book links, or events

• Inviting others to join studies or leave reviews

• Handing out flyers (if available) or tagging the ministry online

Perfect for someone excited to be a part of spreading the word and encouraging others to engage!

INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES?

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