Time away is essential. Every pastor needs it, and every church should give it. Josh and Sam revisit a Church Answers article from a few years ago, and the co-hosts discuss the continued importance of rest and relaxation for pastors.

1. Thou shalt take a vacation every year.

2. Thou shalt get off the field.

3. Thou shalt leave clear instructions before you go.

4. Thou shalt relax.

5. Thou shalt enjoy your family.

6. Thou shalt read something fun.

7. Thou shalt not skip church.

8. Thou shalt not skip devotional time.

9. Thou shalt not feel guilty.

10. Thou shalt not return unless in an extreme emergency.

⭐️ Helpful Resources ⭐️

➡️ The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - https://www.sbts.edu/online-phd/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=rainer_on_leadership&utm_campaign=fully_online_phd&utm_content=shownotes

➡️ Churchteams - https://go.churchteams.com/

➡️ FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights - https://churchanswers.com/new-surprising-insights-how-the-unchurched-really-feel-about-the-american-church/

➡️ Church Answers Central - https://churchanswers.com/join/

➡️ The Hope Initiative - http://www.hopeinitiative.com/