Sabbath Rest
Encouraging your community to live a balanced life in accordance with God’s design.
BURNOUT IS AN EPIDEMIC SWEEPING ACROSS THE GLOBAL CHURCH.
Over 40% of pastors now show a high risk of burnout, admitting they have given serious consideration to quitting full-time ministry over the past year. This crisis is not just a personal issue—it’s a spiritual and communal one that threatens the vitality of our churches and the well-being of those called to lead them.
Rest was modeled by God in Genesis, not as an afterthought, but as a divine rhythm woven into the fabric of creation. The Sabbath is not merely a suggestion—it is a sacred command and a gift. It is the weekly reminder that we are not defined by our productivity, but by our identity in Christ. Sabbath is a declaration of trust, a spiritual discipline that says, “God is in control, even when I stop.”
We believe Sabbath is the weapon God has equipped us with to battle burnout. It is a holy resistance against the culture of hustle and exhaustion. When churches embrace Sabbath—not just as individuals, but as communities—we create space for healing, renewal, and deeper communion with God. Sabbath practice must be reclaimed as a core value in the life of the church, not only for pastors but for every believer. It is through rest that we are restored, and through restoration that we are empowered to serve with joy and endurance.
