'Christian leaders...are usually multi-gifted people who are able to do many things well. This is why they find it difficult to say "no!" to areas of ministry which they enjoy and, for some time, do very capably. Dispersion, though, is a subtle enemy, acting often as a silent "killer." It penetrates your life insidiously - you are unaware of its danger - and it drains your energy little by little until one day you suddenly realize you are unable to enjoy what you are doing and you feel like giving everything up. It has wearied you physically, emotionally and consequently, spiritually. The inability to renounce tasks or responsibilities leads to dispersion and dispersion leads to defeat.'
Pablo Martinez, Take Care of Yourself: Survive and thrive in Christian ministry, p.49.
