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Pastor, Take a Break Without the Guilt This Holiday Season
Discover six practical, guilt-free ways to unwind, rest well, and prepare for a stronger year in ministry.
Reclaim Rest Without Losing Momentum
Ever feel a little guilty for slowing down?
You’re definitely not the only one. A lot of pastors quietly wrestle with that nagging feeling, like taking a vacation or even a slow morning is somehow letting people down. One pastor we heard about had nearly 50 weeks of unused vacation stored up. That’s not just overcommitment. It’s burnout waiting to happen.
The truth is, when we skip rest, it doesn’t just catch up with us. It spills over into our families, our leadership, and our church.
Jesus showed us a better way. He didn’t just talk about rest. He lived it.
In this video, we’re talking through six real-life ways you can unplug during the Holiday season. No deep theological treatises here, just simple, doable ideas you can actually use. Make a plan now, to rest, and communicate it with your team . You’ll be glad you did.
In This Episode Your Team Will Learn
-How to structure downtime that refreshes rather than stresses
- Simple rhythms to end the year well
- Ways to lead your team by modeling rest and sustainability
1) What holds you back from taking time off?
2) How can you build healthier holiday rhythms into your life and leadership?
3) What would it look like to lead your team into a culture of sustainable ministry?
4) Could closing the last Sunday of the year bring new energy to your church?
There’s no reward in burnout. Taking a break doesn’t mean you care less; it shows that you’re in it for the long haul. If you prepare now, you can kick of 2026 strong!
Let’s lead well,
The Church Staff Huddle Team