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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>In a cross-sectional survey among 626 Adventists, we investigated their perception of spiritual dryness, and its association with indicators of Acedia, well-being and emotional exhaustion. Women, younger persons and those without a specific duty within the church had significantly higher spiritual dryness scores. Spiritual dryness was predicted best by perceived <jats:italic>Excessive Spiritual Demands</jats:italic> (indicating spiritual exhaustion) and low perception of the sacred. Further predictors are Acedia’s <jats:italic>Difficulties in Prayer Life</jats:italic>, reduced well-being and emotional exhaustion. The underlying causes might be complex and thus to support persons experiencing these phases, a thorough differentiation of the underlying ‘spirits’ is required.</jats:p>