Pastors don’t need sabbaticals because they’re weak.
They need sabbaticals because they’re human.
A sabbatical isn’t a luxury. It’s soul stewardship.
Here's a few thoughts:🧵
1/ The stats from The Quiet Revival report are fascinating.
🔵 Since 2018, the churchgoing population of England & Wales has increased from 8% to 12%.
🔵 For 18-24 year olds, the increase has been huge: a change from 4% to 16%.
Anecdotally this matches what I see in Edinburgh.