Ep. 187: Vacation Policies and Profitable Uses

How can a pastor discuss vacation time with his church? What ways should pastors guard their vacation time and time off? Are there different ways pastors can use this time well? Should pastors take all their vacation time each year?

Brian and Jim discuss these questions and much more on this episode of TrenchTalk, the podcast ministry of Practical Shepherding.

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(1:56) Biblical Understanding of the need for rest and vacation

(6:37) Church policies for vacations and how to talk about it

(14:00) Developing a policy to bless other staff members

(18:45) Determining how much time to take at one time

(25:41) The benefits of totally unplugging from email and phone

(27:11) Staycations and attending worship

(29:01) Recommendations to use the time well

(32:51) Prayer