Soul Care Sabbaticals
Support through every stage of the sabbatical journey; helping to ensure it is intentional, life-giving, and meaningful.
Sign UpWhat if you finally stepped away from work, only to realize you had no idea how to rest? For many leaders, a sabbatical feels paralyzing because they don't know how they'd spend it.
Make the Most of Your Sabbatical.
A well-planned sabbatical strengthens the way you live and work. Let us help you make the most of it.
Define your goals, set healthy boundaries, and design a sabbatical that truly supports your well-being.
Step into rhythms of rest, reflection, and renewal without the pull of daily demands.
Re-enter your work with fresh perspective, sustainable practices, and a foundation for lasting soul health.
"I knew I NEEDED to take my sabbatical seriously as I didn't want to waste a great blessing. I also knew I need a serious spiritual change. I thought I would be bored and I prayed I would grow. This exceeded my expectations. Bryan, my guide, was dynamite. He went above and beyond and I am truly grateful. This was exactly what I needed."
Support for the Whole Journey.
A sabbatical is a gift. But without some structure, it can feel disorienting. One of the biggest challenges people face is simply not knowing what to do with unstructured time. That's why we provide relational guidance and gentle reflection throughout the journey. Not too much. Just enough to help you settle in and make the most of your time.
What's included:
- A printable Sabbatical Journey Workbook you can keep with you, with reflection questions, milestone moments, and space to process.
- Scheduled sessions with a trained Sabbatical Guide, built right into the workbook so you always know your next step. They are a confidential space to be honest about where you are and where you're headed.
Two levels of support, your choice:
Basic -- includes 2 sessions with your Sabbatical Guide
Standard -- includes 5 sessions with your Sabbatical Guide
Why Sabbatical?
Want to learn more about sabbatical? We made a downloadable resource to help.
In our fast-paced culture, rest can be perceived as weakness or a waste of time. Many of us don't know how to rest.
Yet rest is essential in our lives, for our long term health. God's rhythm for his people was resting in seven's: every seven days, every seven weeks, and every seven years. We see the wisdom in stepping back and investing in the things that sustain ourselves, our relationships, and our work.
As you're learning about Sabbatical, check out our free download called the "Sabbatical Starter" that will help you get some more context.
Hear from well rested leaders:
God did deep work in the roots of who I am, and that work is now flowing out into every area of my life.
My guides were invaluable companions who walked alongside me and allowed more to happen than if I had journeyed alone.
I came away renewed, re-energized, and equipped with real tools to stay connected with Jesus. The Soul Care team is excellent in how they approach this experience. I couldn't point to anything missing.
Bryan Hoke
Bishop of the Atlantic Conference | Brethren in Christ U.S
The biggest concern in taking time away for a sabbatical was the thought: Will I actually be able to rest? Along with that was the thought of, ‘What kind of mess will we come back to if we aren’t there to lead during this time? The biggest gift we received was actual rest—spiritually, physically, and emotionally.
Sure, we had to engage with processing and working through some things, but it was worth it for our soul health. As individuals, we were better, and as a couple, our marriage was better—which then produces better leaders!
Summer Bowie
Senior Pastor | Victory Worldwide Church
My biggest concern was not turning my sabbatical into a project to be managed—exchanging my job as CEO for a new job as CEO of my sabbatical.
I worked with my Soul Care spiritual director to approach my concerns and my propensity to overplan. God enabled me to enter my sabbatical released from work and, as in Leviticus 25, let the land of my life lie fallow. I was so different that my wife and children called me ‘Sabbatical Bill.’
The gift of the sabbatical was in putting no expectations on it and permitting the Lord to do what He willed in my fallow time. Upon my return, I was shocked to discover—all the work He had been doing unseen in my heart.
Bill Simmons
President & CEO | Hope Rises International
One of our Directors was getting ready to leave for his Sabbatical and I recommended he see a Soul Care Spiritual Director during his time away. He said it was hands down the best thing he did during Sabbatical and shared with numerous others on staff and in leadership about how significant this resource was.
This has allowed us the ability to offer Spiritual Directors for all of our staff that participate in a Sabbatical.
Rachael Schmidt
Employee Relations Specialist | CCV
After the very first guide session I realized just how helpful the check-ins were going to be. I was given tools to make sure I received what my soul needed to receive during my sabbatical!
I didn’t feel like I was being given assignments to accomplish (which was one of my concerns) but simple advice and helpful practices on how to truly be refreshed! I am so thankful.
Bryce Hansen
| Schuber Mitchell Homes
Basic
Light guidance for a successful and restorative sabbatical experience.
$500
- Two 90-Minute meetings with a Sabbatical Guide: Preparation and Re-Entry
- Includes the Sabbatical Workbook
Standard
Full support with guided sessions to prepare, practice, and reflect.
$1000
- Two 90-minute meetings with a Sabbatical Guide: Preparation and Re-Entry
- Three 60-minute Check-in meetings with your guide, helping you go deeper
- Includes the Sabbatical Workbook
Individual Membership
For You
$79/month
- Strengthen your soul, relationships, and leadership capacity
- Gain clarity and courage for decision-making
- Prevent or recover from burnout
Team Membership
For teams of 10+
$69 person/month
- Demonstrate real care for leaders and staff
- Increase retention and overall well-being
- Build trust and healthier culture
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We are proud to come alongside churches and organizations that want to give their people a sabbatical period. Even when the need for rest is clear, many leaders are unsure how to actually do it well. We are honored to partner with organizations in that space. We can custom build a private page for your people to sign up, explore options, and learn more about sabbaticals in connection with your program, and we handle the invoicing. Feel free to reach out if this interests you.
That is completely okay, and we would actually encourage you to get started as soon as possible. Your first meeting with your sabbatical guide will help set the tone, make a plan, and work through questions like how long your sabbatical should be and how to structure it. You do not need to have it all figured out before you begin. Getting started is part of the process, and we will help you put it together from there.
We love this question. Involving your spouse and kids (if you have them) is an important part of a well-rounded sabbatical, and it is something we address directly in your guide sessions. We will help you think through how to approach that intentionally and customize it to your situation in your personalized guide meetings.
If you are going through the sabbatical together, you are welcome to work through one workbook and join the guide sessions as a couple. If you would prefer more individual, one-on-one time with a guide for either or both of you, we would recommend purchasing two separate options with separate emails. Either way works.
The main difference comes down to whether you would like guidance along the way. The workbook itself is very similar across both options; what changes is the amount of time you spend meeting with a guide during your sabbatical. Our team personally believes those midway conversations are a meaningful and valuable part of the experience. That said, if budget or simplicity is a factor, the Basic option is a great place to start.
Of course. Fill out the form above and we will be happy to connect with you.