Leading a ministry can be tough work. If you’re not careful, the week-to-week effort can become routine and exhausting. Here are ten ways to breathe easier in ministry.

1. Get the monkeys off your back. A monkey is something that hangs on your back day and night and won’t let go. Too many leaders procrastinate and in the process end up carrying around too many monkeys. Deal with problems and don’t let them weigh you down!

2. Get training. Go to a good conference targeted to children’s leaders. They are a real shot in the arm. Whether you are brand new in ministry, or you have been doing it for years, you can never get enough training.