September 12, 2023

How Much Vacation Should Pastors Take?

22 minutes

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?

Resources

California Baptist University Pre-College Credit

The Hands-On Bible

Tyndale House Publishers

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Bi-vocational Co-vocational Certification

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