Sabbaticals are good for your church not just your pastor. In previous articles I’ve written about the biblical foundations for a sabbatical, why sabbaticals are good for your pastor, and some of the common objections to sabbaticals. In this article, I want to show how a healthy sabbatical for your pastor is also a blessing to the church.

The author of Hebrews lays out the core principle for The Pastor’s Soul and for why you should want to bless your pastor. A healthy, joyful pastor is better...