The Practice and Experience of the Sabbath among Seventh-day Adventist Pastors

Erik C. Carter

doi:10.1007/s11089-012-0482-8

The Practice and Experience of the Sabbath among Seventh-day Adventist Pastors

Erik C. Carter

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Abstract

Clergy stress and burnout are concerns across denominational lines. But one response-encouraging Sabbath keeping among clergy-raises multiple issues for Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) pastors. This study examines the question: How do SDA pastors practice and experience the Sabbath? Using a phenomenological approach, the study sought a thick, in-depth description of Sabbath keeping. For the SDA pastors interviewed, the Sabbath was paradoxical, and contextual clues emerged as key factors in establishing boundaries between work and rest.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	13-26
Number of pages	14
Journal	Pastoral Psychology
Volume	62
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-012-0482-8
State	Published - Feb 2013

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

Social Psychology
Religious studies
Applied Psychology
Sociology and Political Science

Keywords

Clergy health
Phenomenology
Sabbath
Self-care
Seventh-day Adventist

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