The Sabbath In Sabbatical
“Remember the Sabbath (day) to keep it holy.” (Exodus 20:8) Most people probably think of “the Sabbath” as one day of the week—”the Sabbath day.” But the biblical idea of a “Sabbath” in not limited to just a day. A ministry sabbatical is a pastor and a congregation keeping God’s commandment. Clergy (who often have…
Vacation Home Exchanges Offer Flexibility
Some people own more than one home—their primary residence and a vacation home. This provides for a variety of interesting possibilities when arranging for a home exchange. Most often a vacation home—or second home—is intended for weekend getaways and as a vacation destination. When planning your next home exchange, keep in mind that “peak season”…
Ministry Sabbaticals 101
At Christian Home Exchange, we believe that the world will be a better place once pastors and all Christians take seriously the word, “Go,” as in “Go, therefore …” (Matthew 28:19). Many refer to the world these days as the Global Village, but it seems to me that most of us are just sitting around…