A Sabbatical Primer For Churches


A Sabbatical Primer For Churches
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A Sabbatical Primer For Churches


A Sabbatical Primer For Churches
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Author : David C. Alves
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-12-25

A Sabbatical Primer For Churches written by David C. Alves and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-25 with Religion categories.


How many years has your pastor served in ministry? How are the pastor and pastoral family doing? Do you realize that those with the pastoral calling are "gifts" to you and the body of Christ? How are you loving and honoring that gift from Christ--your pastor? How have you thanked him/her for the self-sacrifice and faithful service? More churches than ever are looking for help initiating and navigating a ministry sabbatical for their pastor(s). Many of those churches have realized that "healthy churches are led by healthy leaders." They have been led of the Spirit to love, esteem, and honor their pastor (and pastoral family). This primer comes alongside the church, providing the rationale, the path, and the means for successfully initiating and navigating a spiritual renewal leave--a Sabbatical--for their beloved pastor(s) and pastoral family.This book is a companion toA Sabbatical Primer for Pastors: How to Initiate and Navigate a Spiritual Renewal Leave. THIS PRIMER ANSWERS THESE QUESTIONS: What is a ministry sabbatical or spiritual renewal leave? Why does my pastor need a ministry sabbatical? How will a ministry sabbatical benefit our church Who needs a sabbatical When should my pastor take a sabbatical How long should a sabbatical be? What's the criteria Where can we find the guidance and resources to plan and carry out a sabbatical How do we begin What do we do, or what steps do we take before, during, and after the sabbatical? THE PRIMER OFFERS: A brief, biblical context and rationale for sabbatical and Sabbath Practical steps and phases for planning, initiating, and navigating the sabbatical from beginning to reentry Answers to “honest fears and reservations” church members have regarding sabbaticals Helpful tools in the appendices, along with other samples of proposals, letters, and a an article on the need for ministry sabbaticals Encouragement for those who find the whole idea to be overwhelming Five testimonies of pastor's wives as to how the sabbatical benefited the church, the family, and the pastor A starting point for sabbatical policies, housing, funding sources, and other helpful information to assist in planning the pastoral sabbatical Helps for the church to understand the need of a pastoral renewal leave—a ministry sabbatical



A Sabbatical Primer For Pastors


A Sabbatical Primer For Pastors
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Author : David C. Alves
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2014-02-19

A Sabbatical Primer For Pastors written by David C. Alves and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-19 with Religion categories.


Have you noticed the toll modern ministry is taking on our pastors? Pastoral fatigue and burnout cost the church more than just money; it costs lives, drying up the pastoral pool. More pastors and church leaders leave ministry today than in the history of the Christian Church. And I almost became a statistic. Pastors are in big trouble but have few resources to help. More and more has been written about sabbaticals, yet few comprehensive, but simple, guidebooks are available to assist a pastor to initiate and maximize the gift of his or her pastoral sabbatical. This primer is designed to take a pastor through the sabbatical from conception to conclusion. This book contains more than was available to me when I took both my first and second sabbaticals. Though not exhaustive, the contents should accomplish the purpose of a primer on spiritual sabbaticals. WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: “What a wise and winsome invitation to the spiritual practice of sabbatical! But there's more—once you've said yes to the invitation, you will also find a road map for planning and then taking the journey into this oft-unexplored terrain. This is a most helpful offering!” --Dr. Ruth Haley Barton, Founder, Transforming Center, author of Invitation to Solitude and Silence andStrengthening the Soul of Your Leadership “If every beginning minister were given a start-up kit when they began, David Alves' book, would be an essential. It contains the indispensable fundamentals for a long and fruitful ministry. Providing step-by-step guidance, this book could save many from premature erosion that takes place beneath the surface in ministry. I highly recommend this primer for every new and veteran minister who cares about his or her future vitality!” --Dr. Wayne Cordeiro, author of Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion and Senior Pastor of New Hope, Oahu “You will never know how hard it was to keep you boys busy,” my dad acknowledged in a moment of morphine-induced honesty following surgery for colon cancer. “Did it ever occur to you to give us a day off?” my youngestbrother asked. Dad hesitated, but only for a moment — “The thought never crossed my mind.” “Keep busy” buzzes in my head. My daily “to do” list gives an often distorted shape to my day. In A Sabbatical Primer for Pastors, David Alves raises his voice over the buzz. “God is taking you out of the brick making business,” he writes. With frequent references to his own story, David argues that Sabbath and Sabbaticals offer a God-designed way for me to be free from the drivenness that has served as a constant companion since my youth. The Primer troubles me with a question that lingers like the scent of a powerful perfume:which father's voice will shape the remaining years of my life? –Clayton Blackstone, author of Meet Me for Breakfast and Pastor of the Advent Christian Church in Bangor, Maine



Clergy Renewal


Clergy Renewal
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Author : Richard Bullock
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2000-04-01

Clergy Renewal written by Richard Bullock and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-04-01 with Religion categories.


Planned time away from the parish for study, rest, and spiritual renewal can be beneficial-and often necessary-for any pastor, as well as for the congregation. In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Alban's popular Sabbatical Planning for Clergy and Congregations, Bullock and Bruesehoff provide the definitive guide to putting together refreshing pastoral sabbaticals that can help keep ministry vital and growing for the long term



Planning Sabbaticals


Planning Sabbaticals
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Author : Robert C. Saler
language : en
Publisher: Chalice Press
Release Date : 2019-11-01

Planning Sabbaticals written by Robert C. Saler and has been published by Chalice Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-01 with Religion categories.


Sabbaticals are becoming increasingly common practice in congregations, and while there are many books on helping pastors prepare for their time away, there are no texts that approach the experience with the congregation in mind, from start to finish. This guide for congregations and their pastors draws on nearly two decades of wisdom from the Lily Endowment Clergy Renewal Program and helps draw the conversation away from a pastor-centric model and towards a holistic congregational framework for thinking about how the entire community can benefit from a pastor’s sabbatical.



Journeying Toward Renewal


Journeying Toward Renewal
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Author : Melissa Bane Sevier
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2002-08-01

Journeying Toward Renewal written by Melissa Bane Sevier and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-01 with Religion categories.


“Time to reflect. Time. This is what clergy renewal is about. To continue in ‘the heat of work’ our whole career is to rob ourselves and our congregations of the time we and they need to reflect on our lives and our call. Here is where change begins.” - Melisa Bane Sevier “Melissa Bane Sevier – fresh from (and refreshed by) a much-needed sabbatical – offers personal testimony, practical advice, and an array of helpful resources that will inspire and empower pastors to seek and then to drink deeply of a time apart. This is a moving statement from and on behalf of our hard-working clergy, written for them but also for those who care about their well-being and that of the congregations they serve.” - Dorothy C. Bass - Author, Receiving the Day: Christian Practices for Opening the Gift of Time “Vital congregational ministry depends on the leadership of pastors, priests, and rabbis whose hearts sing with vision, creativity, faith, competence, and passion. In Journeying toward Renewal Melissa Sevier uses her pastoral sensitivity to tell her own renewal story and the stories of those who have been lead in the planning and practice of renewal leave by the question “What will make my heart sing – again?” Whether you’re planning an extended time of renewal leave, or just trying to bring regular sabbath time back into your days and weeks, this book will be a trustworthy guide.” - Richard Bruesehoff - Director for Leadership Support, ELCA - Co-author of Clergy Renewal: The Alban Guide to Pastoral Sabbaticals



Go Pastor Go


Go Pastor Go
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Author : Diane Shiell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-10-15

Go Pastor Go written by Diane Shiell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-15 with categories.


Everyone says pastors should take a sabbatical, but most pastors don't even dream of taking one. They just don't see how they can afford to take a sabbatical. It's time to bring together two important concepts ? the clergy sabbatical and a home exchange ? for a renewed pastor and a revitalized church. Discover in Go, Pastor, Go! how a home exchange makes the clergy sabbatical affordable for both the pastor and the congregation.



Sabbaticals How To Take A Break From Ministry Before Ministry Breaks You


Sabbaticals How To Take A Break From Ministry Before Ministry Breaks You
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Author : Rusty McKie
language : en
Publisher: How-To
Release Date : 2018-09-18

Sabbaticals How To Take A Break From Ministry Before Ministry Breaks You written by Rusty McKie and has been published by How-To this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-18 with Religion categories.


Are you tired and worn out from ministry? Isn't Jesus' burden supposed to be light? In the pressure-producing machine of our chaotic world, Jesus' words of rest don't often touch our lives. As ministry leaders, we know a lot about biblical rest, yet we don't often experience it. The ancient practice of sabbath provides ample wisdom on how to enter into rest in Christ. Sabbaticals is a guide showing us how to implement Sabbath principles into a sabbatical as well as into the ebb and flow of our entire lives. RUSTY McKIE serves as the lead pastor of Sojourn Community Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has contributed articles for thegospelcoalition.com, AmICalled.com, and sojournnetwork.com. He has been married to Rachel for thirteen years, and they have two dearly loved children. Rusty loves working and resting alongside family and friends in his beautiful city, Chattanooga.



Planning Sabbaticals


Planning Sabbaticals
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Author : Robert Saler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11-19

Planning Sabbaticals written by Robert Saler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-19 with Religion categories.


A practical guide for helping congregations and pastors make the most of a pastoral sabbatical time.



The Art Of Rest


The Art Of Rest
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Author : Adam Mabry
language : en
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Release Date : 2018-05-08

The Art Of Rest written by Adam Mabry and has been published by The Good Book Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-08 with Religion categories.


Discover the secret to real, realistic, non-rules-based rest For some of us, resting seems like a waste of time-it means we're missing out on other things. For others, rest seems like a luxury-there's simply too much to do. And for almost all of us, we crave rest, but don't always know how to. This warm, realistic, humorous book shows us the huge spiritual, emotional and physical rewards of rest. It shows us how rest gives us time to spend with God and remember his grace. Discover how rest fuels our joy and confidence in God's sovereignty as we learn to depend on him, and not our own efforts, and are refreshed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Adam Mabry shows us how rest helps us make space for relationships, shared experiences and moments to remember; how it liberates us from the pressure of self-reliance; how it gives us a chance to think and reflect; and how it stops us from burning out. Finally, this book casts a realistic vision for rest that is less rule and more rhythm-less onerous restriction and more liberating art form. Adam Mabry helps us to learn the 'art of rest' with some practical suggestions. The world never stops. But we need to. And as Christians we can by having faith to hit pause and experience the rich rewards of God-given rest.



The Church S Best Kept Secret


The Church S Best Kept Secret
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Author : Mark Shea
language : en
Publisher: New City Press
Release Date : 2020-09-21

The Church S Best Kept Secret written by Mark Shea and has been published by New City Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-21 with Religion categories.


The Church’s Best-Kept Secret is a short primer which lays out the basics of Catholic social teaching in a way accessible to the ordinary Catholic as well as to any other person of good will attempting to grasp this often profoundly misunderstood area of Church doctrine and practice. Writing in everyday language for the non-scholar, award-winning writer Mark Shea concisely describes the roots of Catholic social teaching in Scripture and Tradition and gives simple, practical examples of how it works in ordinary life. Sketching the meaning of the Dignity of the Human Person, the Common Good, Subsidiarity, and Solidarity, Shea bridges the gulf in our politics and cultural warfare to make the case that Catholic Social Teaching, properly understood, is common sense, as well as the path to living a happier and more just common life for each human person.