Sabbatical & Sabbath
Articles on Sabbaticals
Sermons on Sabbath Principle
Books
Suggested books to read beforehand to prepare for Sabbatical
- "Clergy Renewal" by Richard Bullock and Richard Brusehoff
- "Ordering your private World" by Gordon MacDonald
- "Running on Empty" by Wayne Cordero
Suggested Books to read during Sabbatical
- "Refresh, Renew, Revive" by HB London, jr.
- "The Rest of God" by Mark Buchanan (restoring your soul by restoring SABBATH).
- "DNA of Relationships" by Gary Smalley
- "Inside Out" by Larry Crabb “Love Revealed" by Kerry Clarensau
- "Rhythm of Life" by Richard Exley "24/6" by Matthew Sleeth
- "Sacred Slow" by Alicia Chole
- "Divine Conspiracy" by Dallas Willard
Links
- Five Guidelines for a Successful Sabbatical - article by Charles Dickson
- 6 Reasons Why Every Leader Needs A Sabbatical - article by August Turak
- Burning the Candle at Both Ends - article by Rebecca Burtram
- Renewal as a Way of Life - article by Butch and Pam Frey
- Empowered to Rest - video by A.J. Swoboda
Sample Sabbatical Policies
Suggested Sabbatical Policy
Places for Retreat and Renewal
(some are free and some are discounted, be sure to ask).
- Dorothy’s Place and Lillie’s Pad at Lakeview Camp and Retreat Center - Credentialed NTD ministers can stay up to 5 nights a year for only $50 cleaning fee. Email [email protected] or call (972) 923-3811 to reserve.
- Haven River Inn - Comfort Texas. Lamb’s Tale Ministries. 2 free nights per year.
- The Prophet’s Chamber, Russellville, Arkansas. 5 free nights as available.
- AG Retreat Listings
- The Broom Tree
- Eagle Mountain Lodge
- Spring Valley Ranch
- Abbie Lane
Fill in Pulpit Ministry
Contact your Presbyter or Regional Presbyter for information of those available for pulpit ministry