Your Heart
We provide gospel-centered, clinically-informed, affordable counseling and coaching remotely so whereever you are you can access help. We can help you build a sabbatical that helps you maximize rest, hear from the Lord, and receive what He wants to do in you to strengthen you for the next season He is calling you into.
Your Rythms & Practices
We typically walk through a simple framework of Release, Rest, Reflection, Reorientation, and Re-Entry for sabbaticals. Some folks will do an Intensive as part of their sabbatical as well. Our desire is to help you find healthy rhythms for your soul, family, ministry, and life.
A Plan for Future Health
We want to help you reenter the next season of ministry with a plan for wholeness and flourishing. We will work with you and your church during the last phase of the sabbatical to ensure the best possible transition.
Find out more“Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.” - 1 Timothy 4:16
Sabbatical Coaching
We provide support, resources, and coaching designed specifically for pastors and ministry leaders sabbaticals.
Typically sabbatical coaching is tailored to the individual and church and involves:
- Build a plan for rest and renewal
- Assess the state of your heart (thoughts, emotions, and intentions)
- Evaluate your current rhythms, practices, roles, and relationships
- Develop a simple plan for living with a heart connected to the gospel and in union with Christ
- Identify any areas that you would benefit from further reflection, care, counseling, or study
- Develop a reentry plan
The Gospel Care Collective offers sabbatical guidance with the goal of rest and reorientation of soul. The most important gift a pastor gives to his ministry is his transformed and transforming presence. Sabbatical is a time away from ministry with focused intentionality on the quality of one’s Christ-bearing presence.
If you would like more information or would like to set up an appointment.
FAQ
How much does it cost?
The cost is $1500 for Sabbatical Coaching. This includes profiles, sabbatical related sessions, communication with the board (or representative) responsible for the sabbatical as well as a written report at the end of the sabbatical.
For churches looking for sabbatical policy consulting or resources we will be glad to help on an hourly basis.
How many sessions are typical in Sabbatical Coaching?
Typically you and your Sabbatical Coach will meet 8-10 times over the course of your sabbatical. This includes pre-sabbatical planning time and post-sabbatical followup.
Do I have to do this in person?
No, all Sabbatical Coaching is done online.
Who are the Sabbatical Coaches?
Jason Kovacs has been serving as a pastor and counselor for the past 20 years in a variety of churches and organizations of all sizes.
Doug Wolter has served as a lead pastor and various roles as a pastor over the past 20+ years.
Kevin Stratton has been a worship pastor, church-planter, counseling pastor, and worn many other hats in the church over the last 20 years.