Spiritual Formation for the Burnout Generation

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An Asian American Christian Perspective

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This book considers the spiritual, cultural, and systemic realities of burnout in contemporary society from an Asian American, Christian perspective. Drawing on biblical narratives, theological reflection, and Asian cultural values, Heesung Hwang explores how practices such as Sabbath, huesik (intentional sacred rest), and contemplative disciplines open pathways for renewal. Across ten chapters and an epilogue, this book weaves together personal stories, scriptural insights, and communal practices, offering a holistic framework for resilience against the matrices of hyper-productivity, consumerism, and digital connectivity. In doing so, Hwang underscores that burnout is not only a personal struggle, but a systemic and spiritual crisis requiring cultural critique, communal support, and leadership transformation. Designed for both academic and congregational contexts, this book serves as a reflective resource and study guide, with questions and activities attuned to individual or groups settings. Ultimately, Hwang calls for reclaiming sacred rhythms of rest, reconnecting with spiritual practices, and reimagining structures of life and ministry that foster long-term flourishing—affirming that even in collapse, grace creates pathways for return, healing, and hope.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-07-23
Mått152 x 229 x 25 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781666972351

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AcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1: A Burned-Out Generation Chapter 2: When Success Isn’t Enough: Searching for MeaningChapter 3: Remember the SabbathChapter 4: Spiritual Formation and Practices: A Christian PerspectiveChapter 5: The Role of the Christian Community in Asian Spiritual FormationChapter 6: Daily Rhythms of Spiritual FormationChapter 7: The Role of Spiritual Leaders and Communities Chapter 8: Toward Social TransformationConclusion: A Call to Renewal in a Burnout SocietyEpilogue: Grace and the Journey HomeAppendicesBibliography

This book is a beautiful reminder that when we are lost and burnt out, we are never alone. Heesung Hwang invites those of us who struggle within the complexities and hyper-competitive pressures of contemporary society to pause for a moment, take a deep breath, realign ourselves with God, and gently move forward with our beloved companions and the Holy Spirit. Hwang’s interpretation of Sabbath through the Asian notion of huesik—as an act of resistance against structural burdens, a path toward harmony with our neighbors, and a journey of recovering and healing our identity—also offers profound insight into how our personal recovery can become a means for the recovery of our society and the wider world