Care for Pastors Podcast
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Care for Pastors Podcast
The Healthy Practice of Sabbatical
Episode Title: The Healthy Practice of Sabbatical
Series: Healthy Habits of Pastors
Host: Robby Bolden
Guest: Pastor Jason Borton
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Care for Pastors Podcast, host Robby Bolden welcomes back Pastor Jason Borton for a powerful conversation on the Healthy Practice of Sabbatical. After 27 years in ministry, Jason took his first sabbatical — a journey that God used to restore his soul, renew his calling, and reshape his leadership.
Robby and Jason explore what a true sabbatical looks like, why it’s not just an extended vacation, and how it can serve as a vital rhythm of rest and renewal for pastors and ministry leaders. They also discuss the importance of cultivating trust with church leadership, setting healthy expectations, and allowing God to work deeply in the stillness.
Key Takeaways:
- Sabbaticals are a biblical rhythm of rest and renewal, not a luxury.
- A healthy church board plays a critical role in supporting pastoral rest.
- Sabbaticals provide space for clarity, healing, and renewed purpose.
- True rest often requires courage — the willingness to stop and trust God.
- Sustainable ministry begins with a soul that is restored.
Recommended Episodes:
- Healthy Practice of Sabbath (Season 2, Episode 5) with Pastor Jason Borton
- Cultivating a Healthy Soul with Ron Cook
- Healthy Friendships with Pastor Michael Thedford
Connect with Jason Borton - jason@htbc.church
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