A Global Sabbatical is a one to three-month opportunity for presbyters and deacons of the Methodist Church in Britain (MCB), taking their sabbatical in a global context to renew and deepen their vocation.
Who is it for?
It’s designed for presbyters and deacons looking to refresh their spiritual life, explore ministry in a different cultural setting, and return to their circuits renewed and re‑energised.
Why take a Global Sabbatical?
A Global Sabbatical helps you:
reignite your calling and deepen your vocation
experience God’s mission through a global partner of MCB
learn in mutual relationship with a global partner of MCB
explore justice issues in a global context
return home with new insights for worship, leadership and ministry.
You’ll receive full training, briefing and support – before, during and after your sabbatical.
Where could you go?
You could be placed anywhere in the world. Each sabbatical is carefully matched to a partner church that has asked to host a minister and can offer a meaningful placement based on your skills, interests and sabbatical goals.
For further details, read our Global Sabbaticals Guide.
Know you’d like to take a Global Sabbatical and have completed the necessary District processes in accordance with SO744? Complete our Expression of Interest form.