Pastoral Sabbatical Proposal to the Connecting Our Ministry Commission Survey

The Connecting Our Ministry Commission of the Presbytery of Donegal recommends that congregations offer to their pastors a Sabbatical Season for Renewal every 7 Years. Before you go any further, please click here to review the Sabbatical Policy.
Please contact the Presbytery Office with any questions, to be routed to best person to assist you!

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* 1. Your Name

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* 2. Preferred Phone Number

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* 3. Preferred E-mail

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* 4. Congregation

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* 5. Leadership Position in Your Congregation

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* 6. Have You Thoroughly Reviewed the Presbytery of Donegal Sabbatical Policy

Yes, I have Reviewed the Sabbatical Policy and I don't have any questions. This application is ready for COM.

Yes, I have Reviewed the Sabbatical Policy and I have questions I'd like to discuss. This application is a draft.

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* 7. What is the Purpose of Your Proposed Sabbatical? Check All that Apply

Learning: Innovative Study, Focused Theological Reflection.

Adventures: Travel, New Experiences

Sabbath Rest: Prayer. Contemplation

Endings and Preparation for New Beginnings (Must be negotiated with COM as part of the ending of a pastoral call)

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* 8. What are the Dates of Your Proposed Sabbatical. Enter all pertinent date information here.

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* 9. Describe Your Proposed Sabbatical. Describe the purpose and activities of your sabbatical here.
Alternatively, may upload your proposal in the next question.
(If you upload a file, please make sure that all information on this form is included in your upload, unless you provide the answer on this online form.)

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* 10. Upload A Document Describing Your Proposed Sabbatical Here

You may upload your proposal and planning here as a Word Document or a PDF.

PDF, DOC, DOCX file types only.

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* 11. Has your Session Approved Your Sabbatical Proposal?

Yes, the Session of my congregation has reviewed and approved these Sabbatical Proposal.

No, I am planning on bringing my Sabbatical Proposal to the Session of my congregation.

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* 12. Date of Session Approval or Anticipate Approval

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* 13. What Funding is Needed for Your Sabbatical to Thrive?
What are your plans for Funding?

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* 14. What Pastoral Coverage will your congregation need while you are on your Sabbatical?
What plans are in place? What still needs to be planned?
How will pastoral emergencies or other significant events be handled while you are on Sabbatical?

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* 15. How will you communicate with your session/congregation while you are on Sabbatical?
Note: Generally a Sabbatical thrives best when there is a genuine break. Some pastors provide Facebook updates or periodic updates to be published in newsletter or bulletin. Others look forward to an event to present the Sabbatical upon return.

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* 16. How will you share you Sabbatical Experiences with your congregation upon your return?

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* 17. May We Contact Your Clerk of Session for Verification that this Sabbatical Proposal Has Been Approved?

Yes, You may contact the Clerk of Session of my congregation.

No, this is still in process. I'll let you know when to make the verification.

I'd like to discuss this with a COM Representative.

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* 1. Your Name

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* 2. Preferred Phone Number

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* 3. Preferred E-mail

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* 4. Congregation

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* 5. Leadership Position in Your Congregation

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* 6. Have You Thoroughly Reviewed the Presbytery of Donegal Sabbatical Policy

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* 7. What is the Purpose of Your Proposed Sabbatical? Check All that Apply

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* 8. What are the Dates of Your Proposed Sabbatical. Enter all pertinent date information here.

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* 10. Upload A Document Describing Your Proposed Sabbatical Here

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* 11. Has your Session Approved Your Sabbatical Proposal?

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* 12. Date of Session Approval or Anticipate Approval

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* 13. What Funding is Needed for Your Sabbatical to Thrive? What are your plans for Funding?

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* 14. What Pastoral Coverage will your congregation need while you are on your Sabbatical? What plans are in place? What still needs to be planned? How will pastoral emergencies or other significant events be handled while you are on Sabbatical?

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* 16. How will you share you Sabbatical Experiences with your congregation upon your return?

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* 17. May We Contact Your Clerk of Session for Verification that this Sabbatical Proposal Has Been Approved?

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* 18. Is There Anything Else on Your Heart and Mind?

* 13. What Funding is Needed for Your Sabbatical to Thrive?
What are your plans for Funding?

* 14. What Pastoral Coverage will your congregation need while you are on your Sabbatical?
What plans are in place? What still needs to be planned?
How will pastoral emergencies or other significant events be handled while you are on Sabbatical?