Sabbaticals

The purpose of a Sabbatical for those in stipendiary ministry is:

Rest and recreation with family and friends
A systematic and prayerful review of ministry to date and a setting of priorities for the coming years
A course of theological / spiritual reading, and / or writing under guidance
New experiences which could be gained through travel or by other means

An opportunity for this should be possible for a three month period in every ten years of ministry. Some funding (currently £1,100) is available to support it and information of other possible sources of funding can be provided.