tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post57839513175916403..comments2024-03-21T03:45:48.679-05:00Comments on Enter the Rainbow: Sabbatical ThoughtsAndy B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05944614269873479581noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-20540944212846869142007-07-21T14:03:00.000-05:002007-07-21T14:03:00.000-05:00And you know what else? I am realizing that my dis...<I>And you know what else? I am realizing that my disconnected time is good for the congregation, too. In order to be an effective pastor in an itenerant system, you have to lead by equipping and empowering the laity rely on themselves to be church. Too many UM clergy lead as if they are called to a congregation rather than being sent to serve in the connection. If the pastor is out of the picture for a few weeks, it should bring focus to the strengths of the congregation. I've always said that the true beauty of a healthy itenerancy is how it makes for strong congregations led by faithful laity, a powerful facet of Methodism ever since the beginning.</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, especially in early America, when the circuit rider's visit might be only once a quarter.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854543617806427302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-60436033687700917582007-07-21T08:05:00.000-05:002007-07-21T08:05:00.000-05:00Enjoy time in Columbia.I am writing this from Wash...Enjoy time in Columbia.<BR/><BR/>I am writing this from Washington, DC----where staying with friends while husband is at the National Commission of History and Archivsits Convention all on Charles Wesley.<BR/><BR/>I sure will be very glad to see Columbia and Jefferson City sometime Monday nght,<BR/><BR/>By, the way was interested in the questions you got about taking a s.<BR/><BR/>I just assumed people know why ministers needed a s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-65849966358260859652007-07-20T19:43:00.000-05:002007-07-20T19:43:00.000-05:00Andy,Let this be the beginning of a string of sabb...Andy,<BR/>Let this be the beginning of a string of sabbaticals that will last throughout your ministry. It is so important for you, your family and your congregations that you maintain health spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Sabbaticals ought to be a good start to those ends. By the way, it is OK to let go, we are holding on to the line and won't let you get too far away for much more than your expected leave time!!!<BR/>DianaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758640448366939022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-79780870617150879132007-07-20T11:58:00.000-05:002007-07-20T11:58:00.000-05:00Andy:From one first-born, type A, perfectionist, w...Andy:<BR/><BR/>From one first-born, type A, perfectionist, who has a tough time completely letting it go, to another, have a wonderful weekend and enjoy yourself. You will find that Sunday afternoon and Monday morning will be to your liking and then some.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>JosephAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com