Zombies are big today. Big budget movies, popular TV shows, commercials and even zombie action figures have invaded our culture. Even before they became popular, when someone said, ‘I feel like a zombie,” we knew what they meant…they felt exhausted, lifeless, listless, and were simply going through the motions. How do you know if ministry stress has made you a zombie pastor? In this post you can find out. As a pastor for over 35 years, at times I’ve felt like a zombie pastor. Ministry stress, disappointments and pressure sometimes seemed to sap my soul of life, energy and joy. So how do you know if you are a zombie pastor? Take the Zombie Pastor Quiz.
The Zombie Pastor Quiz
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I look forward to the end of the day more than the beginning of the day.
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My devotional seem seems mostly rote that I’m just going through the motions.
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My mind often wanders into negative territory.
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I seem to be physically and mentally tired a lot.
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I seem to lack motivation for ministry that I once had.
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I seem to mindlessly surf the web and play around on social media.
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I spend lots of time in front of the TV.
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My joy in ministry is not what it used to be.
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When I’m with my family, I’m often mentally pre-occupied with church stuff.
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I seem to be in a mental fog.
