Yes — while vacations provide short-term rest and time away, a sabbatical is a longer, intentional season designed for deep renewal, reflection, and disconnection from the ongoing demands of pastoral ministry. Watch this short video as Rev. Jon Medlock explains the...
One concern we often hear from churches is the fear that if their pastor goes on sabbatical, he might not return. Watch this short video as Rev. Jon Medlock shares practical ways churches can build regular rhythms of sabbatical rest into their pastor's call package...
We believe that when a pastor leaves for a sabbatical, the Lord is also providing a unique opportunity for the church to learn and grow. Watch this short video from Rev. Jon Medlock to learn how the church staff and congregants can grow even while their pastor is away...
The pastoral vocation is uniquely challenging. Work such as sermon preparation, preaching, teaching, counseling, and day-to-day administrative oversight of the church are difficult and time-consuming enough. But pastors bear the additional burden of being “always on.”...