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Leisure, Sabbath, and the Work of Being Human:A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Jeff Crittenden
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- Ministry Forum Podcast
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- Feb 10, 2026
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- 3548
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Summary
What if leisure isn’t the opposite of work, but the pathway to becoming fully alive? In our conversation with Rev. Dr. Jeff Crittenden, we explore how ancient ideas of leisure, Sabbath, and early Christian practice can reshape the way congregations imagine ministry today. Jeff traces leisure from Greek philosophy to the first-century church, where meals, storytelling, healing, and shared responsibility created communities marked by dignity and joy. He also shares practical examples from his work in London, where rethinking leisure sparked new life in a closing congregation. It’s a hopeful, imaginative invitation to rediscover what truly helps people flourish.