Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion (Hardcover)

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Wayne Cordeiro found himself paralyzed by burnout. He had been in ministry for 30 years, and 10 years after founding what is now the largest church in Hawaii, he found himself depleted. Wayne took a season out of his growing ministry to recharge and refocus on the truly important. He was able to get back in touch with his life, get back in proper balance, and re-energize his spirit through Christ in a way that propelled him forward to greater levels of service. Wayne first gave this message at a recent Willow Creek Leadership Summit, where it was the highest-rated presentation by those in attendance.

Pulling no punches, Wayne talks about the walls leaders must break through and how to move on with integrity. Included are ways to care for oneself physically and emotionally as well as spiritually.

From the Inside Flap

Are You Leading on Empty? It was a balmy California evening. I had gone for a jog before I was to speak at a leadership conference. I still can't recall how I got there, but I found myself sitting on a curb weeping uncontrollably. I couldn't tell if it took place suddenly or gradually, but I knew something had broken inside. I remember lifting my trembling hands and asking out loud, "What in the world is happening to me?" I had been leading on empty. That incident began a three-year odyssey I could never have imagined. It was a journey through a season of burnout and re-calibration that would radically change my lifestyle, my values, my goals, and even adjust my calling. Are you leading on empty? If you're a church or ministry leader, you probably identify with Wayne Cordeiro's experience of being overwhelmed by the demands of ministry. At times you may find yourself depleted of energy and longing to escape the constant pressure. In Leading on Empty, Wayne Cordeiro candidly shares his experience with the hope that it will encourage others headed down the same path. He was able to get back in touch with his life, get back in proper balance, and allow God to reenergize his spirit in a way that propelled him forward to greater levels of service. Learn from his experience how you can continue a fruitful ministry. Better yet, take advantage of Wayne's helpful advice early on and avoid burnout altogether.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764203509
• ISBN-13: 978-0764203503
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,929 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wayne's Finest Work , March 18, 2009

By	Craig Chong (Honolulu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have known Wayne as Pastor, Boss, and now Friend for almost 20 years and this is his finest work! This is more than a book but a combination of an intimate journal and process guide for those who are going through a MAJOR LIFE TRANSITION. You will enjoy Wayne's transparency and helpful tips in this book.

As a Executive & Life Coach I have already given it to one of my clients processing this season of life and she has had to "stop reading it because of the TRUTH that it has revealed is so real."

Craig Chong
Trusted Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach
www.freshleadership.com

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Encouraging, February 11, 2009

By	Paul Kuzma (Simi Valley, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wayne's book is both practical and encouraging. Here is a Pastor on the cutting edge who has encountered the reality of his own human limits and has proven that you CAN do what it takes to get life back in as "balanced" a position as is possible for healthy life and ministry. For far too long, faithful Pastors have gotten tired, burned out, and been tossed to the side of the road. Wayne writes with transparency and an openness that will have you feeling what he felt and sensing that he has also been where you have been, or maybe even that he has been where you are right now! This book should be a pre-req for all Pastoral Ministry candidates!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, March 2, 2009

By	Mark L. Edwards (Ipswich, Australia) - See all my reviews

I highly recommend Wayne Cordeiro's book - his narrative on `Leading On Empty" is funny, intimate, personal and very confronting. This book is an excellent read - full of practicalities for anyone who leads in any capacity. Cordeiro's writing style ensures that you are on his very personal journey with him - my friends who have read it feel the same way I do.