What I Learned By Taking A Sabbatical, with Karl Vaters (Ep 055)

Should all pastors take a sabbatical? If so, what should you do on yours, and what should be avoided?

In this solo podcast, I talk about lessons I learned on my recent sabbatical that will help you if you’re considering one yourself, including:

  • How long it should be
  • How to prepare for it
  • What to expect, emotionally and mentally
  • How to fade in and fade out of it slowly
  • and more

Bonus Chat

How We Found Great Churches On Our Sabbatical

In the supplement to this episode, I dive a little deeper into our experiences attending other churches on sabbatical, including:

  • Go with a friend you trust
  • Check out different Christian traditions
  • Go whether you feel like it or not

To get the link for the bonus chat, subscribe to the free weekly newsletter at KarlVaters.com/Subscribe or become a monthly supporter at KarlVaters.com/Support.

Links from this Episode


All weekly Bonus Content is available on our YouTube channel for financial partners and newsletter subscribers. Click either button to get started.


Support This Work

Click here to support this work on a one-time or ongoing basis. This will help us continue to put these resources into the hands of the ministries that need them the most.


Want More?

Listen and subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms including

APPLE SPOTIFY YOUTUBE AMAZON MUSIC | iHEART RADIO

New episodes are available every two weeks.

If you click here to subscribe to our free weekly newsletter you’ll get all the breaking podcast news early!

Also, if you have any other ideas or guests that might fit this podcast, let me know in the comment section below.


Credits

Producer
Veronica Beaver | [email protected]

Editor
Phil Vaters | [email protected]

Music
Composed and performed by Jack Wilkins | JackWilkinsMusic.com

Logo
by Solomon Joy

Correspondence
Shelley Vaters | Shelley@KarlVaters.com


Author

Got questions or comments? Do you have any ideas for future podcast guests or topics?

Use the comment section below.