Unlock the full potential of your sabbatical
Training, plans, and coaching to experience Jesus’ rest, healing, and renewal while on sabbatical
Dr.’s Bill & Kristi Gaultiere have guided over 30,000 pastors, leaders, ministry couples, and church staff in taking and planning a Sabbatical.
Vision
- Making the Most of Your Time Away
- The Five Phases of Sabbatical
- Getting Your Sabbatical Approved
Planning
- Preparing Your Church
- Prayer Support
- Setting Boundaries
- Marriage and Family
- Managing Your Expectations
Renewal
- Burnout
- Trauma Recovery
- Strengthening Your Marriage
- Restoring Your True Self in Christ
Soul Care Practices
- Rhythm of Life
- Listening to God in Scripture
- Solitude with Jesus
- Empathy for Emotions
Back to Work
- Creating on and off ramps
- Communication with elders, staff and congregants
Bonus: Live Coaching
- One complimentary, individual Sabbatical Coaching session with a Soul Shepherding coach
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Churches and Organizations We've Helped
What People Are Saying
To lead well as a pastor and avoid burnout, you need true soul rest.
Are any of these challenges standing in your way?
- Your church doesn’t offer Sabbaticals
- You’ve tried to rest in the past but it hasn’t worked
- It doesn’t seem feasible for you to take time away from ministry
- You feel overwhelmed with never-ending tasks
- You’re unsure of how to rest in God and experience true renewal
- You need structure to ensure that you use your time wisely
Our Sabbatical Guide program has everything you need to experience rest and renewal on your Sabbatical.
All based on proven practices tested by over 30,000 pastors, leaders, ministry couples, and church staff.
Everything you need to experience true Sabbath rest.
TOOLS
- Planning and scheduling worksheets
- Prayer and meditation guides
- Marriage tools
- Self-assessments
- Burnout test
- Church resources
- Practical ways to cultivate intimacy with Jesus
Personal Coaching
- One complimentary, 45-minute personal Sabbatical Coaching session with a Soul Shepherding coach
Videos
Vision
Get your Sabbatical approved and make the most of your time away.
Planning
Prepare your church leadership and congregation, manage boundaries and expectations, and gather a prayer team.
Renewal
Discover practical ways to prevent burnout, recover from trauma, strengthen your marriage, and rest in God’s presence.
Soul Care Practices
Learn how to develop spiritual rhythms, listen for God’s voice, and be in solitude with Jesus.
Back to Work
Bring your Sabbatical self into your daily life and work, and continue resting in Jesus’ easy yoke.
The Creators of Sabbatical Guide
Bill & Kristi Gaultiere are Doctors of Psychology and Spiritual Directors with over 25 years of experience in counseling and church ministry. They are the founders of Soul Shepherding and authors of “Journey of the Soul.” They help pastors, missionaries, and others to thrive with Jesus in life and leadership.