SECC Sabbatical Application

NAME*

First NameLast Name

SABBATICAL DATE (e.g. January 15 - March 1, 2024)*

Please compose a description of your Sabbatical Proposal in the space provided below, consisting of 300 to 500 words. Ensure to address the following points:

1. Explain how this sabbatical will serve as a renewal experience for you.
2. Discuss the personal benefits you anticipate from this sabbatical.
3. Outline the anticipated benefits to the congregation resulting from your sabbatical.
4. Describe how this sabbatical will impact your family.

Are you married?*

YesNo

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT:

It is essential to include family members in sabbatical plans and ensure their agreement. Any scheduling changes, such as a sabbatical, can affect other family members. Kindly request your spouse to provide a statement in the provided space below detailing their involvement in the sabbatical plans.

We have collectively discussed the sabbatical as a family, and I fully support the proposal.

SPOUSE NAME*

First NameLast Name

Spouse's Signature*

Date*

Date

EXPENSES: What are the costs incurred in the sabbatical period?*

SOURCES OF FUNDING*

Please select the title that corresponds to your position

Senior/Sole PastorDistrict PastorAssociate Pastor

WORSHIP SPEAKER

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BIBLE STUDIES

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FUNERALS: in case of a funeral, who will conduct the services?

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CHURCH BOARD: person in charge

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CHURCH BOARD: person in charge

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CHURCH LEADERSHIP, RETIRED MINISTERS, AND PRACTICING MINISTERS ASSISTING WITH VISITATION

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MEETINGS THAT YOU OVERSEE

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KINDLY UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR CHURCH BOARD'S APPROVAL.*

KINDLY UPLOAD A COPY OF EACH CHURCH BOARD'S APPROVAL WITHIN YOUR DISTRICT*

Name of Head Elder*

First NameLast Name

Signature of Head Elder*

Date*

Date

Name of Head Elder (Church #1)*

First NameLast Name

Signature of Head Elder*

Date*

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Name of Head Elder (Church #2)*

First NameLast Name

Signature of Head Elder*

Date*

Date

Pastor's Name*

First NameLast Name

Pastor's Signature*

Date*

Date

Name of Senior Pastor*

First NameLast Name

Signature of Senior Pastor*

Date*

Date

Pastor's Name*

First NameLast Name

Pastor's Signature*

Date*

Date

SABBATICAL APPLICATION

Senior/Sole Pastor

District Pastor

Church #1

Church #2

Associate Pastor

Senior/Sole Pastor

District Pastor

Associate Pastor