Proclaimer Blog
Sabbaticals – seven good reasons (2)
Part two of seven…
2. Rest is a biblical idea
A sabbatical fits the biblical pattern of work and rest. Now, we most clearly recognise that demarkation in the working week. But think about this – the working week for most ministers is, at best, slightly odd. I maintain that most ministers work at least six day weeks because that is the nature of the role. So, a clean break to recharge and refresh is necessary. Biblical sabbath for the land allowed it to refertilise and refresh. So it is giving your minister a few weeks or months rest. It will allow him to think of the ultimate rest and, at least, experience some of its eternal and physical benefits in the here and now.