Burnout

Given on Nov 18, 2017 by Rick Shabi Listen

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In a world that is becoming increasingly busy, it is not unheard of for professionals to suffer from “burnout,” a condition that can have severe affects on their lives, livelihoods, and families. Is it only those with heavy demands at work that can fall prey to this condition? Can Christians suffer from burnout? What effect can it have on their lives?

Rick Shabi

President, United Church of God

Rick Shabi was ordained an elder in 2000, and relocated to northern Florida in 2004. He attended Ambassador College and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a major in Accounting. After enjoying a rewarding career in corporate and local hospital finance and administration, he became a pastor in January 2011. Since then, he and his wife Deborah have served in the Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida, churches. Rick served as the Treasurer for the United Church of God from 2013–2022, and was named President in May 2022.