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Sabbatical Resources

Downloadable Resources

Download a helpful Sabbatical Resource Center Information Sheet

Sabbatical Planning Presentation

Sample Sending Liturgy

Sample Returning Liturgy

Website Links to Sabbatical Resources

The Alban Institute - www.alban.org

Charis Ecumenical Center, Concordia College, Morehead, MN - www.cord.edu/dept/charis 


Key Resources for Planning and Communication

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

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.

Clergy Self-Care: Finding a Balance for Effective Ministry- Alban Institute # AL125 Order from Alban Institute, 800.486.1318, ext. 244.

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.”

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

Sabbatical Coaching Services

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 Tim Fangmeier at tim@giftedpeople.org.