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?

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

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

SOURCES OF FUNDING

Please select the title that corresponds to your position

WORSHIP SPEAKER

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PRAYER MEETING SPEAKERS

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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 LEADERSHIP, RETIRED MINISTERS, AND PRACTICING MINISTERS ASSISTING WITH VISITATION

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CHURCH BOARD: person in charge

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OTHER COMMITTEES

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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 LEADERSHIP, RETIRED MINISTERS, AND PRACTICING MINISTERS ASSISTING WITH VISITATION

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CHURCH BOARD: person in charge

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OTHER COMMITTEES

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WORSHIP SPEAKER

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PRAYER MEETING SPEAKERS

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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 LEADERSHIP, RETIRED MINISTERS, AND PRACTICING MINISTERS ASSISTING WITH VISITATION

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CHURCH BOARD: person in charge

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OTHER COMMITTEES

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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

Name of Head Elder (Church #1)

First NameLast Name

Signature of Head Elder

Date

Name of Head Elder (Church #2)

First NameLast Name

Signature of Head Elder

Date

Pastor's Name

First NameLast Name

Pastor's Signature

Date

Name of Senior Pastor

First NameLast Name

Signature of Senior Pastor

Date

Pastor's Name

First NameLast Name

Pastor's Signature

Date

SABBATICAL APPLICATION

Senior/Sole Pastor

District Pastor

Church #1

Church #2

Associate Pastor

Senior/Sole Pastor

District Pastor

Associate Pastor