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Wheat Ridge Ministries Downloadable Resources Ministry Sabbatical Resource Center Information Sheet Ministry Sabbatical Planning Presentation Ministry Sabbatical Planning Tutorial – Ministry Leader Ministry Sabbatical Planning Tutorial – Congregation Ministry Sabbatical Policy Development Guidelines Best Practices for Planning a Ministry Sabbatical Congregational Health Ministry Self Study
The Rev. Timothy Fangmeier, Wheat Ridge Ministries Staff Associate, is available to coach workers and congregations in the formation of sabbatical guidelines, plans and funding issues. This is a service of Wheat Ridge Ministries. Email Rev. Fangmeier at tim@giftedpeople.org.
General Congregation Resources LCMS Ministerial Growth and Support WELS Congregation and Ministry Support The Alban Institute - www.alban.org
Additional Resources Why You Should Give Your Pastor a Sabbatical - A video featuring Roy Oswald, with leaders guide. ISBN 1-5669-247-8. Order from Alban Institute, 800.486.1318, ext. 244. Alban # AL238. Keeping the Sabbath Wholly - by Marva Dawn, Eerdmans, 1999 Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest - by Wayne Muller, Bantom Books, NY, 1999 New Visions For A Long Pastorate - by Roy Oswald, Alban Institute,1983
Leadership Network – resources designed to encourage health among Christian Churches The Alban Institute – Congregational Resource Guide The Search Institute – Resources for ministry to children and youth Ambassadors of Reconciliation – Workshops on Peacemaking for congregations George Bullard, Spiritual Strategic Journey Tutorial – Tools for evaluating the mission and ministry of the congregation
Wheat Ridge Ministries Ministry Sabbatical Grant Program The Louisville Institute Grant Program The Lilly Foundation National Clergy Renewal Program
Clergy Renewal: The Alban Guide to Sabbatical Planning - By A. Richard Bullock and Richard J. Bruesehoff. ISBN 1-56699-223-0. Order from Alban Institute, 1-800-486-1318, ext. 244. Alban # AL214 Clergy Self-Care: Finding a Balance for Effective Ministry - Alban Institute # AL125 Order from Alban Institute, 800.486.1318, ext. 244. 100 Days of Prayer Triads – by George Bullard.
ELCA Sabbatical Policy Samples LCMS Sabbatical Policy Samples Changing the Rhythm of Parish Ministry: Sabbatical Policy Insights - A 13-minute video produced by the Mutual Ministry Committee of Ascension Lutheran Church, Muskego, WI in collaboration with the ELCA Division for Ministry. Cost is $8.00. Order: Sabbatical Video, PO Box 492, Muskego, WI 53150-0492; include check payable to “Sabbatical Video.”
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