A clergy sabbatical is not a luxury for the few, it’s an essential element in recalibrating your ministry and reestablishing healthy habits for ministry longevity.

Sabbaticals are having a moment right now. With the accelerated pace of life and ministry, we’re recognizing their value in a fresh, new way.

Sean Nemecek and the team at Pastor In Residence Ministries have been working with pastors for years, helping them get the most out of a sabbatical. And now they’ve put it all in one place with the Clergy Sabbatical Toolkit,, a practical guide that will help pastors, their congregations, and their families.

Karl Vaters talkes with Sean talk about the aspects of an effective sabbatical, including:

• What is a sabbatical?
• Why is a sabbatical important for pastors?
• What’s the ideal sabbatical length?
• Dealing with common objections to taking a sabbatical
• Financial considerations
• And more

Links:

• Clergy Sabbatical Toolkit,
• Pastor In Residence Ministries

Bonus Content

Anger, Depression, and Temptation: Dealing with the Unexpected on Your Sabbatical, with Sean Nemecek

Stuff happens when you step away from the hectic pace of everyday ministry life to take a multi-month sabbatical. Most of it is good, some of it is surprising, and if you’re not ready for it, some of it can cause damage.

Thankfully, Sean Nemecek and the team at Pastor In Residence Ministries have been working with pastors for years, helping them get the most out of their sabbaticals. And now they’ve put it all in one place with the Clergy Sabbatical Toolkit.

In this conversation, Karl Vaters talks with Sean about some of the unexpected things that happen on sabbatical, so you can be prepared to get the most out of your time of refreshing and renewal.