A Sabbatical Primer For Pastors
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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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Embracing Rhythms Of Work And Rest
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Author : Ruth Haley Barton
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2022-10-11
Embracing Rhythms Of Work And Rest written by Ruth Haley Barton and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-11 with Religion categories.
In our frenzied culture, the possibility of living in balanced rhythms of work and rest often feels elusive. This rings especially true for pastors and leaders who carry the weight of nonstop responsibility. Most know they need rest but might be surprised to find within themselves a deep resistance to letting go and resting in God one day a week, let alone for longer seasons of sabbatical. The journey to a meaningful sabbath practice is slow and gradual, and it is a journey we need to take in community. Sharing her own story of practicing sabbath for the past twenty years, Ruth Haley Barton offers hard-won wisdom regarding the rhythms of sabbath, exploring both weekly sabbath keeping as well as extended periods of sabbatical time. Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest grounds us in God's intentions in giving us the gift of sabbath, providing practical steps for embedding sabbath rhythms in churches and organizations. Each chapter concludes with "What Your Soul Wants to Say to God," an opportunity to reflect and engage God around your own journey with the material. Sabbath is more than a practice—it is a way of life ordered around God’s invitation to regular rhythms of work, rest, and replenishment that will sustain us for the long haul of life in leadership. Includes a conversation guide for small groups and communities.
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.
The Art Of Pastoring
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Author : David Hansen
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2010-02-04
The Art Of Pastoring written by David Hansen and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-04 with Religion categories.
Named one of the Top Ten Books of 1994 by the Academy of Parish Clergy! What should a pastor do? What makes a pastor good or effective? What is a pastor, after all? Hundreds of books, tapes, workshops and seminars promise to answer these impossible questions. Some offer a set of practical guidelines; others suggest a system or pattern to follow. Some stress various ministry functions; others feature case studies as models of success or failure. Some are helpful. Others are not. But in The Art of Pastoring, David Hansen turns pastoral self-help programs on their heads. He tackles the perennial questions from within his own experience. From the Inside Out Hansen's fresh, bold narrative grows from nearly a decade of ministry. He draws you into his life and into the lives of Florence-Victor Parish in the mountains of Montana, including unforgettable encounters with unforgettable people--a stubborn pioneer woman who still chops her own firewood though she's blind and 90 years old, a championship rodeo cowboy who was baptized in his boots, and many more. Hansen's goal is to help you discover "that pastoral ministry is a life, not a technology . . . [that] life as a pastor is far more than the sum of the tasks I carry out. It is a call from God that involves my whole life." From Calling to Living Parable Every pastor has encountered those who struggle to hear God's voice in a hospital room, who reach for Jesus in the sacraments. No systematic answers can meet their deep, eternal needs. What can touch them, Hansen contends, is a life itself, a life lived as a parable of Jesus. "As a parable of Jesus Christ," Hansen writes, "I deliver something to the parishioner that I am not, and in the process I deliver the parishioner into the hands of God." It is this knack for getting to the heart of things that makes The Art of Pastoring valuable for pastors in any setting--rural, suburban or urban. Parachurch workers, missionaries, church leaders and ministry volunteers will also find inspiration here. Even if you haven't yet been involved in full-time ministry, Hansen's book will be eye-opening. You'll see your own pastor differently as a result. And you'll discover how you too can be a living parable of Jesus Christ in the lives of your family, coworkers, friends and neighbors.