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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.
Nov 17, 2020 · Below are seven of the most common reasons to consider taking a sabbatical. 1. An unhealthy pastor is a huge liability. Examples of pastors failing, burning out, or doing something radically stupid are too numerous to count. Every pastor who falls out of ministry leaves a devastated church in their wake.
Jul 8, 2020 · I assume sabbatical leave refers to a year of absence after 6 years of service or some form of proportional alternative. Almost all the advantages of a sabbatical are realizable and necessary without having to take a sabbatical leave. They are in fact daily requirement. The health of the church ought to be the primary concern of pastoral ...
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Use your sabbatical to do more than intellectual learning. Spend time with people who can model and teach ways to grow in experiencing God. Go to places where things are being done, not just being taught. See who is actually doing the thing you seek to learn and spend time with that person or ministry.” Rev. Mark Borseth, Gethsemane, Minneapolis
A request from the Pastor for sabbatical leave will be submitted to the Chair of the Diaconate. Requests for sabbatical leave from all other staff members will be submitted to the Pastor. Contingencies A staff person on sabbatical leave is relieved of routine responsibilities and will not be on call for wed-dings, funerals or other similar duties.
Each church will also contract for the necessary interim staff coverage during the period of Sabbatical Leave. Each church is encouraged to set aside funds each year so that resources will be available for both the Pastor and the congregation during the time of sabbatical leave. A plan for funding the leave, including all expenses related to ...
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