Sabbatical & Sabbath: Embracing Rest
Prepare for a transformative time away.
Consider this your toolkit for planning a sabbatical that revitalizes your ministry and nurtures your soul. Here, you’ll find essential readings, policy templates, inspirational sermons, and getaway locations to ensure your sabbatical is as restorative as possible.
It’s time to recharge, refresh, and return with a renewed purpose.
Essential Resources
Articles
Books
Suggested books to read beforehand to prepare for Sabbatical:
Suggested Books to read during Sabbatical:
Sermons on Sabbath Principle
Helpful Links
Policies for Your Church
Sample Sabbatical Policies
Sample 1
Sample 2
Suggested Sabbatical Policy
Local Church Sabbatical
Fill in Pulpit Ministry
Contact your Presbyter or Regional Presbyter for information of those available for pulpit ministry.
Places for Retreat and Renewal
- Dorothy’s Place and Lillie’s Pad at Lakeview Camp and Retreat Center - Credentialed NTAG ministers can stay up to 5 nights a year for only $50 cleaning fee. Email [email protected] or call (469) 517 - 2119 to reserve.
- Haven River Inn - Comfort Texas. Lamb’s Tale Ministries. 2 free nights per year.
- Mountainside Hideaway, Russellville, Arkansas. 5 free nights as available
- AG Retreat Listings
- Broom Tree Ministries – Green Lake, Wisconsin
- Replenish Your Soul – Dallas, Texas
- Spring Valley Ranch – Eucha, Oklahoma
- Abbie Lane Retreat Center – Coushatta, Louisiana
Some are free and some are discounted, so be sure to ask.
Contact North Texas AG
Have questions? We’d love to hear from you.
