LILR 095 | Brady Boyd on the Importance of a Pastor’s Pace of Sabbath Rest

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Dec 5, 2023

Brady Boyd, Senior Pastor of New Life Church, discusses the crucial importance of Sabbath rest for pastors. He highlights the emotional weight and trauma pastors carry and encourages healthy rhythms to sustain ministry. Other topics include coping with preaching pressures, recovery and recharging, the importance of a life-giving church, and promoting leadership development.

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ADVICE

Sabbath Rest for Pastors

Plan a truly restful Sabbath day, distinct from a regular day off.
Prioritize unhurried conversations with God and loved ones.

INSIGHT

Sabbath as a Gift

Sabbath is a gift from God, not a legalistic requirement.
It's about letting your soul settle and recharge, like resting meat after cooking.

ADVICE

Protecting Sabbath Time

Set boundaries with your team, especially regarding Sabbath.
Use gatekeepers to filter communications and minimize distractions.

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“Our enemy hates that we’re taking days of rest.” Meet Brady Boyd, Senior Pastor of New Life Church. Today’s episode is a reminder of the crucial ways Sabbath rest refuels a pastor’s soul. On a weekly basis, pastors carry an emotional and often traumatic weight as they shepherd their congregations. Today, Pastor Brady encourages all leaders to incorporate healthy rhythms that will make space for pastors to be able to sustain a ministry for the long haul.

Welcome to Episode 095 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.

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@Pastorbradyboyd on Instagram

Pastor Brady on Twitter

The Essential Church Podcast

New Life Church

sean@theascentleader.org

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WHO IS BRADY BOYD?

Brady Boyd has served as the Senior Pastor of New Life Church for nearly fifteen years. Under Brady’s leadership, New Life Church has grown to eight congregations, and its unique team-teaching method has become a model for churches around the world. Brady is the cohost of The Essential Church Podcast and hosts conferences including the Essential Church Learning Community, Desperation, and Gathering. His commitment to tangibly care for the people of Colorado Springs has birthed Dream Centers and Mary’s Home. He has written eight books: Oceans of Grace, Extravagant, Remarkable, Speak Life, Addicted to Busy, Fear No Evil, Sons & Daughters, and Let Her Lead. (All are available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.) Brady earned his degree in Journalism from Louisiana Tech where he also was the Sports Editor for his college newspaper. His love for sports led to his announcing career for professional baseball and basketball teams prior to serving at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas for nearly seven years. Brady lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Pam, and their two adult children.

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