Planning Your Renewal Leave Self-Paced Workshop
Welcome to the Big Sigh Self-Directed Workshop on Leave-Taking
Welcome to the Big Sigh Self-Directed Workshop on Leave-Taking
Welcome to the Big Sigh Self-Directed Workshop on Leave-Taking
Below you will find the entire curriculum. Download and print a copy to work through as you go through the workshop.
First, Some Humor
Welcome to the Big Sigh Self-Directed Workshop on Leave-Taking
Welcome to the Big Sigh Self-Directed Workshop on Leave-Taking
Fulfilling God's call to pastoral ministry
doesn't have to be all serious and
stodgy. Sometimes we just have to
laugh at what we do...
Choosing Health
Welcome to the Big Sigh Self-Directed Workshop on Leave-Taking
Unique Pastoral Stressors
Rev. Jack Tookey shares about decisions
he had to make after a major life event
and reflects on how it is similar to some
live decisions we must make in ministry.
Unique Pastoral Stressors
Renewal Leave as a Broad Space
Unique Pastoral Stressors
Rev. Dr. Sam Moore discusses some of the
stressors that are unique to the life of a
Christian leader.
Renewal Leave as a Broad Space
Renewal Leave as a Broad Space
Renewal Leave as a Broad Space
Bishop Larry Goodpaster discusses the
value of taking a renewal leave, and what
it looks like from a scriptural sense.
Please refer to Psalm 31 as you watch the video.
Self Permission
Renewal Leave as a Broad Space
Renewal Leave as a Broad Space
Dr. Mary Kinken shares her insights
about how many Christian leaders
view their self-care in light of their
view of ministry commitment.
Ministry Resilience
The Value of Getting Away
The Value of Getting Away
Dr. Mary Kinken describes what she has
seen in the lives of ministry leaders who
have developed long-term vitality in
their leadership possitions.
The Value of Getting Away
The Value of Getting Away
The Value of Getting Away
Bishop Larry Goodpaster shares a nugget
from author Leonard Sweet about the
value of getting away.
Benefits of Taking Leave
The Value of Getting Away
Leave as a Turning Point in Ministry
Dr Mary Kinken shares some of the
benefits she has seen in the lives of ministers
who have taken leave.
Leave as a Turning Point in Ministry
Perceived Benefits from Church Leadership
Leave as a Turning Point in Ministry
Dr. Lee Dukes shares the results of his
experience of taking an extended leave
to reflect on his ministry and life.
Perceived Benefits from Church Leadership
Perceived Benefits from Church Leadership
Perceived Benefits from Church Leadership
A Methodist church leadership team
reflects on the benefits they saw after their
pastor took a renewal leave.
Benefits of Planning Ahead
Perceived Benefits from Church Leadership
Perceived Benefits from Church Leadership
A Methodist church leadership team
shares on their experience of needing a
plan for a renewal leave.