Sabbaticals

Information for Ministers planning a sabbatical

The District Sabbaticals Enabler is Revd Keith Beckingham and he is happy to support ministers who are planning their sabbatical. Please contact him at an early stage – ideally 12-18 months prior to the planned Sabbatical to allow for consideration by the District LLAT.

Ministers are due a Sabbatical in the 10^th year of their service in an appointment under the control of Conference and then subsequently every 7 years. Increasingly ministers have broken service or service in other appointments and these are considered on a case by case basis.

“Sabbaticals are a gift from the Church to all presbyters and deacons and it is intended that they will do something different which will inform and perhaps enthuse them in their ministry” (from the leaflet “Sabbaticals in the

Methodist Church").

Normally sabbaticals include some theological reflection, opportunity for spiritual development & renewal and rest & recreation.

The Methodist Church website has been updated with details regarding Sabbaticals. 

Here is a link to their appropriate web page. 

Please download the information and forms you need from here.

Ministers taking Sabbaticals are asked to complete the District feedback form at the end of their Sabbatical and return it to the enabler.

Download District Sabbatical Feedback Form (Word 2003 document)

Email Keith, the District Sabbaticals Enabler.