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Monthly Archives: June 2021
Making the Most of a Minister’s Sabbatical: Part 6
The importance of “sharpening the saw” Stephen Covey is in agreement with Robert Morris in the assertion we all have four “tanks” or dimensions of life that need regular renewal: spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional. In his classic book, The 7 … Continue reading
Making the Most of a Minister’s Sabbatical: Part 5
Filling the other tanks In my last post, I introduced the metaphor of four energy tanks or reservoirs that we all have. Each of these tanks need to be refilled on a regular basis. Last time I focused on what … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching for Pastors, Communication, Counseling, Family, Leadership, Marriage, Minister Health
Tagged burnout, Minister Health, recovery, rest, sabbatical
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Making the Most of a Minister’s Sabbatical: Part 4
What people actually do on a sabbatical is as varied as the people themselves. As promised, I will share our story, but what I did may not be best for you. We are all different. We face different circumstances. We have … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching for Pastors, Counseling, Family, Leadership, Minister Health, Prayer
Tagged Minister Health, Quiet time, rest, retreat, Sabbath, sabbatical, Spiritual Renewal
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Making the Most of a Minister’s Sabbatical: Part 3
You don’t have to wait for a crisis Please understand you don’t have to wait for a crisis or complete exhaustion to benefit from time away from ministry responsibilities. Most sabbaticals are at least a month long,[1] but if you … Continue reading
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Tagged getaway, Minister Health, rest, retreat, sabbatical, self-care
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