Retreat Homes and Counseling Centers

        	              

Learning to honor the Work/Rest cycles found in scripture contributes significantly to a pastors sustainability.  We call it "Take a Break".



    

  • Daily - Work / Sleep
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  • Weekly - 6 days of labor / A day of rest
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  • Monthly - Busy weeks / A "Holy Day" (Holiday or Personal Retreat Day)
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  • Seasons of Life - A restorative sabbatical (wide variety of options)
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  • Year of Jubilee - First half of life & ministry / Second half of life and ministry (Avoid a midlife crisis)
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The EFCA Pastoral Care Ministries has secured permission to link to a helpful list of places dedicated to serving pastors.  The Assemblies of God web site maintains this list of retreat homes and counseling centers.  There are also places available through the Pastor’s Retreat Network.