| Notes | Mennonite Church Eastern Canada is committed to providing learning and growth opportunities for those engaged in leadership roles in the church and encourages pastoral leaders and congregations to embrace the biblical understanding of Sabbath. The Sabbath call for rest and renewal invites us to make a commitment to personal growth and well being, and to deepen our knowledge of God and our world. This policy focuses on professional development and sabbaticals for pastors. Many of the principles outlined are also applicable to lay leaders in the congregation. (download in pdf file format). |