06 Alan Briggs | Demystifying Sabbaticals

In this conversation, Andrew Estes and Alan Briggs discuss the critical importance of rest and sabbaticals in ministry. They explore how leaders often overlook their need for rest until they reach a point of exhaustion, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragility of many leaders' health. Alan shares insights from his journey in coaching leaders, emphasizing the shift from competency to sustainability. The discussion delves into the biblical foundations of rest, the concept of sabbaticals as a gift for replenishment, and practical steps for leaders to embrace rest in their lives and organizations.