A Theology of Rest: Sabbath Principles for Ministry

This article argues that a theology of rest is an essential component in the training of ministry professionals. The practice of Sabbath rest is a balm for the contemporary issues of emotional exhaustion, prolonged stress, and burnout that many full-time and lay ministers experience during their min...

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主要作者: Gallagher, Luisa J. (Author)
格式: 電子 Article
語言:English
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出版: Sage Publications [2019]
In: Christian education journal
Year: 2019, 卷: 16, 發布: 1, Pages: 134-149
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
KBQ North America
KDG Free church
NBE Anthropology
RB Church office; congregation
RG Pastoral care
Further subjects:B Sabbath rhythm
B Rest
B Burnout
B Ministry
B Sabbath
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總結:This article argues that a theology of rest is an essential component in the training of ministry professionals. The practice of Sabbath rest is a balm for the contemporary issues of emotional exhaustion, prolonged stress, and burnout that many full-time and lay ministers experience during their ministry career. Developing a robust theology of rest and Sabbath rhythm will equip ministry professionals to create sacred space for God, contributing to longevity of ministry and holistic rest.
ISSN:2378-525X
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0739891318821124