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  1. Nov 17, 2020 · Sabbaticals are a powerful tool to address the deep issues of leadership. They can positively impact the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of church leaders. Taking time to step away from ministry can help a pastor recalibrate priorities, seek God in an unhurried way, and clarify what is really important.

  2. Definition of Sabbatical. Extended leave for the purpose of continuing education. Period of rest after seven years – Hebrew cultural-religious concept. Period of time for professional development and spiritual renewal. Opportunity to lie fallow for revitalization of the body, mind and soul. Purpose or Rationale.

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  4. Start planning early. Many congregations will discuss a sabbatical for years and even formulate a policy. Once the commitment is made, a formal planning process needs to be initiated as much as 14 months before the scheduled start date.

    • Steve Dulin
    • 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.
  5. refocus priorities, review the ministerial journey, and. reflect on the call of God for life and ministry. A sabbatical feeds the body, mind, and soul resulting in renewed, refreshed, and revitalized energy to function as a shepherd and servant leader. Several clergy persons have expressed “ah-ha” moments as a result of the sabbatical journey.

  6. Feb 8, 2019 · A sabbatical is time away from the church to reconnect with God and to rediscover God’s purposes for their life. What should a pastor do on sabbatical? It seems that everyone has suggestions of things you can do on sabbatical. The Reformed Church in America suggests, “Sabbatical planning should include the church as well as the pastor. Some ...

  7. Think through the best time for your church to, in effect, “go on auto-pilot.”. That’s the time to schedule your sabbatical. Firm up your plan and then it’s time to start talking about it. 5. Get your Board’s approval and support. Board members certainly want the best for their pastor, and the best for their church.

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