{"id":16763,"date":"2023-02-07T00:05:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T06:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/?p=16763"},"modified":"2023-02-03T08:48:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T14:48:24","slug":"season-18-episode-5-what-about-the-congregation-how-everyone-benefits-from-a-pastors-sabbatical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/2023\/02\/season-18-episode-5-what-about-the-congregation-how-everyone-benefits-from-a-pastors-sabbatical\/","title":{"rendered":"Season 18: Episode 5 | What about the Congregation? How Everyone Benefits from a Pastor\u2019s Sabbatical"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are wrapping up our sabbatical season by turning our attention to the congregation; how does a congregation benefit from a pastor\u2019s sabbatical. Ruth sits down with her brother, Pastor Jonathan Haley, to discuss the thoughtful and intentional ways he included his congregation in his sabbatical planning, how he stayed connected with them and how they, together, wrapped up the entire experience.<\/p>\n<p>Then, Ruth shares some final thoughts about sabbatical, her takeaways from her conversations this season and things to think about as you go forward with the idea of a sabbatical. Finally, Ruth closes with a meditation inspired by Psalm 46:10 by Henri Nouwen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-10754\" src=\"https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jonathan-edit-2-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Taylor Haley\" width=\"116\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jonathan-edit-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jonathan-edit-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jonathan-edit-2-1-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jonathan-edit-2-1-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jonathan-edit-2-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jonathan-edit-2-1.jpg 548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 116px) 100vw, 116px\" \/><strong>Jonathan Haley<\/strong> &#8212; also known as Taylor &#8212; is a husband, father, pastor and endurance athlete. Jonathan was a part of the first Transforming Community, and has served numerous\u00a0 communities, as well as served on the board of directors for the Transforming Center. Jonathan earned his D.Min. from McCormick Seminary, where he researched and reflected on how a pastor&#8217;s spiritual practices shape a congregation. In 2018 he enjoyed a 3-month renewal leave, during which he biked across the country, with a personal and congregational focus on &#8220;experiencing our bodies as God&#8217;s gift to us.&#8221; He has served First Presbyterian Church in La Crosse, Wisconsin as pastor\/head of staff for 20 years.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: both;\" \/>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/strengthening-soul-your-leadership-ruth-haley-barton\/id1214483830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also access podcast on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/ruth-haley-barton\/strengthening-the-soul-of-your-leadership?refid=stpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stitcher<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/41tz8kmZTi7wyYakvWUKZz\">Spotify<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Season 18: Episode 5 | What about the Congregation? How Everyone Benefits from a Pastor\u2019s Sabbatical\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=s3est-137e026-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Arial&#038;skin=1&#038;font-color=&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=7\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button outline\" href=\"https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/strengthening-the-soul-of-your-leadership-podcast\/season-eighteen\/\">Listen to other episodes from Season 18<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary outline\" href=\"https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/strengthening-the-soul-of-your-leadership-podcast\/\">Access past podcast seasons<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Purchase Ruth\u2019s new book! <em>Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest <\/em>is out now, wherever you buy books (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Embracing-Rhythms-Work-Rest-Sabbatical\/dp\/1514002639\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P9JFHAYIN67R&amp;keywords=embracing+rhythms+of+work+and+rest&amp;qid=1661791155&amp;sprefix=embracing+rhythms%2Caps%2C85&amp;sr=8-1\">Amazon <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/embracing-rhythms-of-work-and-rest-ruth-haley-barton\/1140934566?ean=9781514002636\">Barnes and Noble<\/a> | Bookshop.org).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivpress.com\/sabbath-journal\">You can also order the Sabbath Journal<\/a>, meant to accompany you on your sabbath journey and give you space to share what your soul wants to say to God.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in applying to Transforming Community 19? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/transforming-community\/#apply\">You can review the dates and apply today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Music Credit:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist<br \/>\nSprings of Living Water from Transforming Center Resource <em>Music in Solitude<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Support the podcast! This season, patrons will receive an overflow of bonus content from the episodes, including exclusive conversations between Ruth and guests, clips that we couldn\u2019t fit into the final cuts, and more! Become a patron today by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/patreon.com\/transformingcenter\">our Patreon page<\/a>!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/\"><strong>Transforming Center<\/strong><\/a><strong> exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/transformingcenter.org\/tc\"><strong><em>Transforming Community<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>:\u00ae A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.<\/strong>\u00a0 Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are wrapping up our sabbatical season by turning our attention to the congregation; how does a congregation benefit from a pastor\u2019s sabbatical. 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