- Books
Kim and Kathy Wenzel. Kim and Kathy share their story of burnout and recovery with you and help you understand burnout.
Dr. Larry Crabb. A new approach to relating, loving and healing one another. This book contains many of the founding philosophies of Smoldering Wick Ministries. Father, Son and Holy Spirit are the perfect example of connecting.
Kim Wenzel. A great read when you just simply need to escape life for a few hours! Kim takes you on a Colorado rock climb through the vehicle of inductive storytelling. The age-old battle in the human heart between faith and fear.
Mike Warnke. Mike tells his own story of accusations brought against him and his ministry and the near collapse of the ministry, the lessons learned, and the eventual rebuilding of the ministry.- Hidden Manna for the Hungry Heart
Charles W. Shepson. This is an excellent daily devotional for the burnout victim. Charles Shepson has worked with the wounded and burned out ministry leaders for decades, and he knows the pain and the hurt well. Request a copy through email. 
Dr. Larry Crabb. If you get frustrated with the fact life doesn’t seem to work, if you are sometimes frustrated with God himself, and are still reeling from shattered dreams in your life and ministry - read this book!
Jerome Daley. Jerome’s book is a great read for all burned-out leaders, but we place it here in our recomended reading list because of Jerome’s excellent chapters on the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and Tree of Life.
Malcolm Smith. An excellent tape series of what spiritual burnout really is, along with the cause and the cure. Malcolm’s great gifting of teaching is so very evident in this material. Highly recommended!
John Bevere. Your response determines your future! How well do you handle offense? Many don’t handle offense in a Biblical manner, and the resulting turmoil contributes toward burnout and defeat.
Larry Crabb. Despite what the statement of faith for any given church might say, it is very possible the future burned-out pastor is living by the “Old Way” of the written code instead of the “New Way” of the spirit.
Larry Crabb. Workbook accompaniment to The Pressure’s Off.
Jerome Daley. Part of our burnout-disillusionment- frustration is we feel disappointed with God. Where is he? Why is he taking so long to answer or act? Why can’t he get his act together and help us! Read this book.
John Eldridge. The best seller for men. If you are one of the few who hasn’t read this book yet, you need to. Not knowing your heart can contribute to your burnout. Knowing your heart can aid in the healing process.
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