Ep. 149 | Arthur James: How Church Leaders Can Avoid Burnout in a Busy Ministry Season

December 3, 2025

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In this episode, we sit down with Arthur James, seasoned educator, bi-vocational pastor, church planter, and author of "Preaching Through Pain."

We unpack practical ways church leaders can avoid burnout during busy ministry seasons and find renewed purpose and strength.

In this conversation, we discuss:
• Finding balance versus busyness in ministry
• Leading from a place of overflow
• Delegating and equipping others for ministry
• Healthy rhythms for pastors and leaders
• The role of physical and spiritual health
• Embracing technology without burnout

Join us as we dive into How Church Leaders Can Avoid Burnout in a Busy Ministry Season with Arthur James.

More About Arthur James:

Arthur J. James, a native of Dallas, Texas, graduated from Skyline High School and later taught there. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from The University of North Texas and a Master's degree from Texas Tech University. Arthur gained experience in the hotel industry with companies like Richfield Hotel Management Co., Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Fairmont Hotels, Hilton Hotels, & Harvey Hotels. He transitioned to teaching hospitality management at his former high school and later at North Lake College from 1999 to 2010. Arthur then moved into administration at North Lake College as the Executive Dean until 2021. He served as the Dean of Business & Technology at Tarrant County College from 2021 to 2024. Arthur has also been a bi-vocational pastor and served in various community organizations. He authored "Preaching Through Pain" in 2018. Arthur is married to Patrice, has two adult children, and became a grandparent in 2024.

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