Am I just tired, or is it time to leave? With staggeringly high levels of burnout among ministers and teachers, how does a person tell the difference between the need for a sabbatical and the appropriate time to transition out of Christian educational ministry? Wayne shares the story of his family and their process as they discerned their time to leave the world of Christian education. Chris and Wayne talk through guideposts and indicators in Wayne’s experience, and talk about the future for Wayne in his period of post-Christian-school exodus.
Author: Confessions HSBT
Confessions of a High School Bible Teacher is a podcast and blog discussing issues in theology, ethics, pedagogy, and spiritual formation, all through the unique lens of Christian school teachers.
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Wayne: Jane Tawel here — listened to your recent podcast — Big News. I have shared your and Chris’ podcast with a friend who is speaking at a conference on teaching Bible and I tuned in just in time to here about your decision. Lots of truth speaking and truth understanding in your humble, humorous way. Shalom Aleichem in your continued walk in The Way and journey to Kingdom life with Denise and family and community. Jane