SABBATICAL

All staff who have served seven or more years are encouraged to take a three to six month sabbatical to disengage from normal ministry and leadership to allow for reflection on life and ministry.  A sabbatical is a unique opportunity to revive your soul through rest, hear from God, confirm your calling, revive creativity, and experience a renewed vision. 

Ready to start planning your sabbatical? You might want to consider attending the Sabbatical Orientation Workshop (SOW)—check out our Events page for the next available dates.

Contact:

Resources

If You're Taking a Sabbatical

• How is a Sabbatical Different from a Vacation?

• Sabbatical Guidelines

• Sabbatical Information Form

• Sabbatical Plan Worksheet

• Supervisory Delegation Form

• Debriefing Questions

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If You're Supervising Someone Taking a Sabbatical

• Sabbatical Rotation Plan Example Chart

• Sabbatical Rotation Plan Example Letter

• Supervisor Check-in Form

• Supervisory Delegation Form

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Assessments:

• Emotional Energy, Physical Energy, Time, and Finances Assessments

• Burnout and Hurriedness Assessments

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Books:

• Addicted to Busy by Brady Boyd

• Buy a Cabin by Robert L. Franck

• Courage for the Unknown Season by Jan Silvious

• Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung

• Embracing Soul Care by Stephen W. Smith

• Isolation by Shelley G. Trebesch

• Margin by Richard Swenson

• The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan​