Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro
Week 4: Chapter 4 — Refilling the Reservoir
Read Chapter 4 of Leading on Empty. Key Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31; Mark 1:35.
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If burnout is the problem of an empty tank, then refilling is not a luxury — it is a spiritual discipline and a leadership responsibility. This week we explore what genuine renewal looks like.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Cordeiro makes the case that refilling is not selfish — it is what allows us to keep giving. Did that argument land for you, or does part of you still resist the idea that investing in your own renewal is legitimate? Where does that resistance come from?
2.The author describes how Jesus repeatedly withdrew from the crowds — even urgent crowds — to pray and be alone with the Father (Mark 1:35 is one example). What does it tell us about Jesus' understanding of his own humanity that he made withdrawal a regular practice, not a last resort?
3.Cordeiro identifies several categories of renewal — physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual. Which of these tends to get the least attention in your life? What would it look like to be more intentional in that area?
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