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How Much Vacation Should Pastors Take?


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Every pastor should take a vacation. But pastors can struggle with knowing how much vacation they should take and how long they should be away. Thom discusses best practices with vacation time.

    • Churches should provide paid time away for bi-vocational pastors.
        • How many vacation days should a pastor take each year?
            • Missing two Sundays in a row (or more) can be problematic.
                • Pastors should not feel the need to announce their vacation ahead of time.
                    • Who should preach while the pastor is away?
                        • When should the church interrupt a pastor’s vacation?
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                              • Tyndale House Publishers
                                • The Hope Initiative
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