Sometimes you gotta pull away

If you’ve listened to my Developing A One Year Personal Growth Plan resource then you know I’m a big fan of pulling away.  Pulling away for a time of relaxation, recovery and renewal.  There are several key times to pull away, including:

– Every week (your sabbath)

– Every year (your vacation)

– After a busy ministry season

This last one is what I’m doing.  We’ve been running hard without much of a break since well before Easter so Kelley and I are pulling away for a five day weekend.  We are heading out to Los Angeles and the grandparents are keeping Alexandar (who is almost two years old btw).

Virgin AtlanticI’m flying from JFK to LAX at 7:30pm today on Virgin Atlantic.  It’s a brand new airline in the area that promises to overcome some of the many challenges facing fliers like me and you (larger seats, better service, less stress, electrical outlets in the seats and wireless internet access coming soon).  So far, I have to say I’m very impressed with the treatment I’ve received!  I’ll let you know how I feel after the 6 hour flight.

Big Question: When are you scheduled to pull away? By yourself?  With only your spouse?  With only your family?  You gotta pull away sometimes (if I recall, even Jesus modeled it!).

Gotta run, I’m going to go pull an “Aladdin Factor” and see if I can get upgraded to First Class . . . you don’t know if you don’t ask!

Nelson Searcy

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Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.

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