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  1. Jan 27, 2019 · you would like to support their sabbatical with a financial offering it would be gratefully accepted. You can designate it “Pastor’s Sabbatical” on an envelope or online. The council has budgeted to cover the additional ministry expenses that will be required in Pastor Jay’s absence.

  2. Clergy should take the vacation time, continuing education time, and any other time away from the congregation as outlined in their letter of agreement. These may be added to the agreed-upon sabbatical leave time in some combination that may result in a lengthened leave time.

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  4. Nov 17, 2020 · A sabbatical is not a leave of absence. Nor is a sabbatical an extended vacation. Sabbaticals are a carefully planned event that is designed to benefit both the ministry of the pastor and the church as a whole.

  5. The following minimum standards are recommended: The clergy person shall have served for at least five years in the current congregation. Sabbatical leave is available to be taken after five years of service and should be taken after no more than seven years of service in the current congregation.

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  6. A written request for sabbatical leave is required at least twelve months in advance. The request should include the specific purpose and plan, start and end dates, cost estimates, a strategy for delegation of

  7. Feb 8, 2019 · The right time to take a sabbatical is before it is needed. When a sabbatical is taken too late, it can be hard for the pastor to return to the church – too much damage has been done. Most denominations recommend a pastor take a sabbatical every five to seven years. This is a good guideline but it may be necessary to take one earlier.

  8. Clergy and lay employees can and should take the vacation time, sick time, and personal leave time as outlined in their Letter of Agreement in a sabbatical year, in addition to the sabbatical time. These can be added to the sabbatical time in some combination for a lengthier time away, to be determined in conversation with congregational ...

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