Renewal of a congregation most often blossoms from the renewal of a single person - the pastor. And many times, that personal renewal is fostered by a sabbatical.
What is a sabbatical? A sabbatical is a time to focus in-depth on things that are important to a person's work and life with the church. Sabbaticals for pastors are highly recommended in order to renew the calling and creativity of our spiritual leaders. Such sabbaticals include intentional times for reflection, rekindling the spirit, and deepening spiritual life and family relationships.
Why are pastors given sabbaticals? Congregations arrange for a pastor's sabbatical because it's biblical, and because both the pastor and the church need it. The sabbatical year practiced by the Hebrew people was the final year in a cycle of seven years (Leviticus 25:3-4). It was also a time when the Hebrew people had the opportunity to renew their trust in God as the provider of all of their needs.
What is a sabbatical? A sabbatical is a time to focus in-depth on things that are important to a person's work and life with the church. Sabbaticals for pastors are highly recommended in order to renew the calling and creativity of our spiritual leaders. Such sabbaticals include intentional times for reflection, rekindling the spirit, and deepening spiritual life and family relationships.
Why are pastors given sabbaticals? Congregations arrange for a pastor's sabbatical because it's biblical, and because both the pastor and the church need it. The sabbatical year practiced by the Hebrew people was the final year in a cycle of seven years (Leviticus 25:3-4). It was also a time when the Hebrew people had the opportunity to renew their trust in God as the provider of all of their needs.
info for pastors:
Sabbatical grants are available through RSC Mobilizing for Mission.
Sabbatical resources are available through the RCA website.
Sabbatical resources are available through the RCA website.