Picture this: you\u2019ve been with the same employer for many years and they want to reward your loyalty with the recharge of a sabbatical. Typical sabbaticals can last anywhere from 1-6 months in length, for the sake of this article (and because I\u2019m a teacher that is on sabbatical every summer) we will plug in a 3-month sabbatical.<\/p>\n
You are floored by this opportunity until you look at your bank account statement and remember that you are on a strict budget and don\u2019t have the money for a lavish European vacation. Be encouraged! And read on to discover ways that you can sabbatical on a budget.<\/p>\n
A sabbatical is defined as a break or change from a normal routine (usually from employment). It has biblical roots in the form of a sabbatical year, which occurred every seventh year during which the land remained uncultivated, except to the poor, stranger, or beast. In modern times Sabbaticals are used for various purposes by employers, churches, and schools to reward loyalty or to allow time for rest, travel, research and a renewed focus.<\/p>\n
Some churches offer their pastors a three-month sabbatical for every seven years of service, which provides opportunities for ministers to visit other congregations, audit Seminary classes, write books, perform acts of service, and visit the Holy Land during this time off. Churches feel ministers need an occasional \u201cre-boot\u201d to care for the needs of its members and to develop fresh, relevant content for their sermons.<\/p>\n\t\t