43 min
Planning a Ministry Sabbatical? Helpful Tips & Mistakes to Avoid - Jimmy Dodd - 84 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and Ministry
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What can we learn from the sabbatical experiences of other ministry leaders that can help our own sabbatical be even more refreshing and meaningful? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Jimmy Dodd, founder and CEO of PastorServe. For over 24 years, PastorServe has been coming alongside of pastors, ensuring that no Pastor walks alone. Jimmy has served as a church planter, a lead pastor, and a teaching pastor. He's written a number of books, including the best-selling Survive or Thrive: 6 Relationships Every Pastor Needs. Together, Jimmy and Jason take a close look at the sabbatical that Jimmy recently completed. Jimmy shares from his own experiences about how he prepared for sabbatical, what he encountered during his sabbatical, and even some mistakes that he wants to encourage others to avoid.
Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network
Some key takeaways from this conversation:
Jimmy Dodd on the importance of being kind to oneself and trusting God's love and care for personal well-being: "Give yourself grace, and know that God cares deeply for you."
Jimmy Dodd on recognizing one's own ability to make choices and cautioning against succumbing to the deceitful tactics of the enemy: "There's a small toolbox with Satan, and a huge lie is that he whispers to us and says, ‘You can't leave. You're indispensable.'"
Jimmy Dodd on incorporating periods of profound rest into our lives: "We have to have times of deep, deep rest."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.
Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.
Love well, live well, & lead well
Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession
Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Connect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...
What can we learn from the sabbatical experiences of other ministry leaders that can help our own sabbatical be even more refreshing and meaningful? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Jimmy Dodd, founder and CEO of PastorServe. For over 24 years, PastorServe has been coming alongside of pastors, ensuring that no Pastor walks alone. Jimmy has served as a church planter, a lead pastor, and a teaching pastor. He's written a number of books, including the best-selling Survive or Thrive: 6 Relationships Every Pastor Needs. Together, Jimmy and Jason take a close look at the sabbatical that Jimmy recently completed. Jimmy shares from his own experiences about how he prepared for sabbatical, what he encountered during his sabbatical, and even some mistakes that he wants to encourage others to avoid.
Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network
Some key takeaways from this conversation:
Jimmy Dodd on the importance of being kind to oneself and trusting God's love and care for personal well-being: "Give yourself grace, and know that God cares deeply for you."
Jimmy Dodd on recognizing one's own ability to make choices and cautioning against succumbing to the deceitful tactics of the enemy: "There's a small toolbox with Satan, and a huge lie is that he whispers to us and says, ‘You can't leave. You're indispensable.'"
Jimmy Dodd on incorporating periods of profound rest into our lives: "We have to have times of deep, deep rest."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.
Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.
Love well, live well, & lead well
Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession
Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Connect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...
43 min