Merle Shenk on Relational Intelligence and Avoiding Burnout

Merle Shenk and Larry Kreider discuss honoring one another when navigating team leadership in marriage, family, and ministry. Merle shares the importance of relational intelligence, guarding your heart from the enemy’s negative narrative, and practical steps to avoid burnout.

Quotable Quotes:

• “We need to guard our hearts as if our very life depends upon it.”
• “Life is learning.”
• “Buy-in is ownership.”

Highlights:

• We are called to treat others based out of our service and heart for the Lord, not based on how they treat us.
• When we assume we know the motives of others, we are hindered from understanding the true reason for their actions.
• Proverbs 4:23
• John 7:38
• Intentionally scheduling things that restore and fill you will help to prevent burnout.
• When your team starts expressing visions as their own, it’s a clear indication that you have buy-in.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Keep Your Love On! Connection, Communication & Boundaries by Danny Silk
• Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, and Emily Gregory
• Encountering the Supernatural by Kevin Kazemi, Larry Kreider, and Merle Shenk

Related Resources:

• The Cry for Spiritual Fathers & Mothers by Larry Kreider
• “Larry Kreider & Merle Shenk on Their Succession Plan”

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small-group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.