The 4 Types of Sabbatical: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Not all sabbaticals are created equal. If you're trying to figure out how to plan a sabbatical, the type of sabbatical you need depends on your life stage, your context coming in, and what would actually be a gift to you and your family right now. In this episode, Alan Briggs walks you through four distinct types of sabbatical: adventurous, reflective, connective, and hybrid. He shares honest stories from his own sabbatical experiences, breaks down which type of sabbatical fits which season of life, and gives you a key warning for each one so you don't fall into the most common sabbatical planning mistakes leaders make when preparing for extended time away. In this episode you'll learn: The three questions every leader must answer before planning a sabbatical The four types of sabbatical and how to know which one fits your life right now The biggest sabbatical planning mistake people make with an adventurous sabbatical Why a connective sabbatical does not mean relaxing, and how to protect your own time within it How to know if a hybrid sabbatical is right for you and how to plan it well Resources mentioned: The Sabbatical Journey Field Guide, the companion resource to this podcast (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble) Sabbatical Coaching Group: one-on-one sabbatical coaching, group sabbatical programs, and a self-paced sabbatical coaching journey (sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com) Reflection questions: What type of sabbatical do you need right now? What factors in your life stage and context are pointing you there? If this episode helped you think differently about sabbatical planning, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more pastors and ministry leaders find the rest and renewal they need.