Pastoral Pause: A Practical Guide to Renewal Leave

by Greg Pimlott

Overview

Take a break before you shatter. In the demanding realm of pastoral ministry, where energy fades and the threat of burnout is ever-present, pastor Greg Pimlott offers a lifeline. With disarming humor and refreshing honesty, Pimlott invites us into his own transformative journey from burnout to spiritual revitalization, providing encouragement, inspiration, and practical tools for other pastors on the brink of exhaustion and considering a renewal leave. From his candid account of the moment he realized he needed a break, to a life-changing encounter deep in the New Mexico desert, Pimlott shares poignant glimpses of life before, during, and after his leave to inspire his fellow clergy. Along the way, he provides spiritual and practical resources such as renewal leave checklists, budget-planning tools, book lists, reflection prompts, liturgies, and devotions to equip others on their journeys. Pastors, facing the challenges of strained relationships, waning creativity, and diminishing spiritual reserves, will find solace and guidance in this invaluable and relatable resource. Take a break before you shatter — Pastoral Pause is your indispensable companion on the journey to self-renewal.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780835820578
Publisher:	Upper Room Books
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	362 KB

About the Author

Greg Pimlott is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and has served five UMC churches in the past 18 years. Prior to graduating with a Master of Divinity and a Certificate in Black Church Studies from Candler School of Theology, Pimlott served as a missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Appalachian Kentucky. He lives in Indiana with his family.