Sabbaticals How To Take A Break From Ministry Before Ministry Breaks You
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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.
100 Devotions For The Working Mom
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Author : Zondervan,
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2023-03-14
100 Devotions For The Working Mom written by Zondervan, and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-14 with Religion categories.
Are you a working mom? You need a devotional that understands what you're experiencing and all the demands you face--at work and at home. Each devotional speaks to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy, balance, hope, and rest. 100 Devotions for the Working Mom invites you on a journey that brings you peace and deepens your faith while speaking to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy, balance, maintaining hope, and getting rest. Inside this beautiful devotional you'll find: 100 Bible-based devotions Colorfully-designed interiors A presentation page offering space to write a personal note for gifting Each day includes: A relevant Bible verse An inspirational devotion A personalized prayer Journaling lines to express your thoughts This 100-day devotional will remind working moms that they're loved by their friends, family and most importantly God. The devotional makes an encouraging gift for family, friends or yourself, perfect for Mother's Day, the holidays, or as a just because gift. Check out the other mom-inspired devotionals in the collection--100 Devotions for the Single Mom and 100 Devotions for the Stay-at-Home Mom.
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
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
Inside The Mind Of Youth Pastors
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Author : Mark Riddle
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2009-08-30
Inside The Mind Of Youth Pastors written by Mark Riddle and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-30 with Religion categories.
The teens in your church are impacting their world today and they’ll be the leaders of tomorrow. As a leader in your church, you understand the importance of an effective youth ministry. But it’s not as easy as simply putting a person in charge of the youth ministry in your church. Some of the most important steps in building a sustainable youth ministry happen even before you begin looking for a youth pastor. And once you have a person in place, there are several key things you can do to help develop a healthy student ministry that includes encouraging your youth pastor, engaging teens, and involving parents. In this practical book for church leaders, you’ll: • Set goals for your student ministry that inform your search for a youth pastor. • Facilitate communication with your entire church ministry staff by using the included discussion guide. • Discover how to implement a ministry that supports families and their involvement in the youth ministry. Whether you already have a youth pastor or are just beginning your search, this book will help you set up your student ministry and youth pastor for health and longevity. Make sure you understand what’s going on inside the mind of your youth pastor—whether he or she is a veteran, a volunteer, or an inexperienced new pastor—so that together, you can create a life-changing student ministry that reaches teens and draws them to Jesus.
James 1 2 Peter And 1 3 John
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Author : David Olshine
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2014-10-28
James 1 2 Peter And 1 3 John written by David Olshine and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-28 with Religion categories.
What do small group leaders need? Good Bible studies that engage their kids. The purpose of this book in the Studies On the Go series is to provide small group leaders with creative and engaging Bible study questions they won’t have to rewrite. Students will be pushed, encouraged, and challenged, but the real goal is that they would be changed. David Olshine has designed James, 1-2 Peter, and 1-3 John for the busy youth worker who either lacks the time or the information to lead a quality Bible study. Without skimping on depth and substance, Olshine has constructed down to earth questions that get kids into the text and so they can hear God’s Word on a practical level. Each consecutive passage of Scripture sets a topic to help students think deeply, talk openly, and apply what they are learning to their lives.
Clergy Self Care
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Author : Roy M. Oswald
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 1991-01-01
Clergy Self Care written by Roy M. Oswald and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-01-01 with Religion categories.
Nationally known for his work and teaching on clergy development, Oswald integrates research and experience into a liberating perspective on the pastoral calling. Discover how imbalances in your physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual lives can destroy the very ministry you seek to carry out. Learn what you can do to restore that balance. Packed with self-assessment tools, real-life experiences, and specific self-care strategies.
Subversive Sabbath
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Author : A. J. Swoboda
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2018-02-20
Subversive Sabbath written by A. J. Swoboda and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-20 with Religion categories.
We live in a 24/7 culture of endless productivity, workaholism, distraction, burnout, and anxiety--a way of life to which we've sadly grown accustomed. This tired system of "life" ultimately destroys our souls, our bodies, our relationships, our society, and the rest of God's creation. The whole world grows exhausted because humanity has forgotten to enter into God's rest. This book pioneers a creative path to an alternative way of existing. Combining creative storytelling, pastoral sensitivity, practical insight, and relevant academic research, Subversive Sabbath offers a unique invitation to personal Sabbath-keeping that leads to fuller and more joyful lives. A. J. Swoboda demonstrates that Sabbath is both a spiritual discipline and a form of social justice, connects Sabbath-keeping to local communities, and explains how God may actually do more when we do less. He shows that the biblical practice of Sabbath-keeping is God's plan for the restoration and healing of all creation. The book includes a foreword by Matthew Sleeth.