Navigating Your Sabbatical: Purpose, Plan, and Support for Fruit that will Last

by Keith E. Yoder

Have you ever taken a sabbatical, but afterwards things returned to the same old pressures as before? Keith Yoder has led many leaders through intentional, planned sabbaticals that have brought positive change not only to their own lives, but also to their work and personal environments. Keith lays out the practical strategy you need to prepare for, work through, and transition out of an extended sabbatical, for meaning and deep rest.
The art of balancing work and rest as God modeled and intended for leaders can lead to a healthy lifestyle that brings increase in your own life as well as in Christ's kingdom. Learn to understand and adapt the principles of sabbatical, and how to plan intentional times of rest that touch God's heart and draw strength from Christ and His body. Keith explores biblical foundations for sabbatical and practical steps to design a sabbatical that works for you, as well as suggestions for developing sabbatical policy in your organization. Keith Yoder holds a Doctorate of Education in educational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. Many Christian leaders consider Keith a spiritual father and mentor.

54 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 16, 2012

Reviews

[Shirley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some helpful information - mostly in an outline form. Some helpful forms and insights on planning and also returning from a sabbatical.