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Feb 19, 2014 · This book provides you with personal insights, and step by step guides for planning and getting the most out of your sabbatical time. I believe that this book is a must for anyone in ministry today, and I am planning on encouraging each of our Pastors to read this valuable resource.
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- There’s never a good time to go on a sabbatical. Something else will always be happening, but I go because I see the blessings and benefits of it, even if it’s just for two or three days.
- Find a place where you’re not easily distracted. It doesn’t have to be a freezing cabin in the woods, but it should be somewhere you and God can be alone.
- Start preparing for your sabbatical about a week ahead of time. Begin to consciously slow down your mind and thoughts so you will be prepared to focus on the Lord rather than work, projects, and issues.
- Bring plenty of paper, pens, pencils, and highlighters.
Nov 19, 2019 · This guide for congregations and their pastors draws on nearly two decades of wisdom from the Lily Endowment Clergy Renewal Program and helps draw the conversation away from a pastor-centric model and towards a holistic congregational framework for thinking about how the entire community can benefit from a pastor's sabbatical.
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Oct 13, 2022 · This is your cheat sheet for what you need to think about to create a rock solid, rock star sabbatical plan. And this article is just the beginning. There are more downloadable tools, tips and guides for you. There are three main dials at your disposal when you’re coming up with your sabbatical plan: Money. Time.
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There’s no denying that taking a sabbatical has its risks. Here are a few worries that I hear from pastors: 1. Will people leave the church? 2. Will giving go down? 3. Who will we get to preach? 4. Who will do the things I do that must get done? There’s a one-word answer to those concerns. Preparation. Every problem can be worked out. You just need...
1. Decide what kind of sabbatical would be best for you.
You get to choose what you want to do. Mostly. Your Board must see the benefit, too. You’ll need to articulate to your Board and your congregation what your purpose is in taking a sabbatical, so do some thinking and research privately before you start talking about it. Here are a few questions to ask yourself: 1. Is there something I want/need to learn to become more effective in the next season of my ministry? 2. Do I want to pursue more formal education, maybe leading to another degree? 3....
My Ideal Sabbatical
My ideal sabbatical would be eight weeks. 1. I’d spend my first week relaxing, sleeping, journalling and making preparations for the rest of the time away. 2. Then I’d spend two weeks somewhere historical: in Europe, or Quebec, Israel, or Iran, investing what God did there, in and through His people. 3. I’d spend one to two weeks with my family, having pure fun. Maybe at a lake or cabin in the woods, or maybe just at home, enjoying God’s creation here in leisurely fashion. 4. Then I’d jump in...
2. Find out if your church has a policy on sabbaticals.
What parameters does the policy give you? Have you been at the church long enough to qualify? How much time is given? If your church doesn’t have a policy on sabbaticals, then collect a few examples of churches you know that give sabbaticals to their pastors. Call those churches and ask for a copy of their sabbatical policy. Usually sabbaticals are offered for 6-8 weeks every 5 years. If you aren’t eligible for another couple of years, then that gives you plenty of time to prepare for it. If...
Here are some articles and books that will help you plan your sabbatical. This 34-page resource unpacks the underestimated value of taking a ministry sabbatical. It also gives you guidance for making the most of a sabbatical when you do take one. Learn More “When I requested a sabbatical, I was rebuffed. Today, here’s what I would do differently.” ...
Download my worksheet to think through the obstacles, benefits, and preparation you need to do. We have a resource called the “Sabbatical SWOT Worksheet”. You can find it in the Pastor’s Personal Toolbox. It’s a library of our best tools and resources — all in one place. Tap below to learn all about it, and get the worksheet that goes with this art...
Feb 8, 2019 · No matter how the church and pastor work out the details, I believe a sabbatical should include four broad movements: rest, renew, recall, and reinvest. Rest. The first and perhaps longest phase of the sabbatical should be rest in God. This sabbath rest is important because it sets the stage for all the other movements of a sabbatical.
While there are many books on helping pastors prepare for a sabbatical, there are no texts that approach the experience with the congregation in mind, from start to finish. This guide for congregations and their pastors draws on nearly two decades of wisdom from the Lily Endowment Clergy Renewal Program and helps draw the conversation away from ...
