Restore Your Leadership,
Renew Your Church
A guided sabbatical course and coaching experience that helps pastors and ministry leaders step away with purpose and return with renewed clarity, hope, and vision.
When You Rest, Everyone You Lead Finds Renewal
Ministry leaders carry sacred stories, community burdens, and the daily demands of leading people through joy and pain. Without intentional rest, even the most faithful leaders lose vision.
A sabbatical isn’t an escape—it’s a rhythm of restoration rooted in Scripture and the wisdom of centuries of church life.
ReStory’s Sabbatical Course and Coaching help ministry leaders step away with purpose, integrate their story, and return to their role renewed in heart, mind, and vision.
A Guided Journey Toward Renewal
Whether you’re planning your first sabbatical or helping a leader prepare for one, our seven-part pathway offers a roadmap for true restoration—not just time off.
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We’ll start by tapping into the larger story of your life, your call to ministry, and the current state of your heart.
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In this session, while being present and aware of your current needs, we’ll start dreaming and planning for the sabbatical, and setting specific goals.
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In this session, our driving question will be, “How is God calling you to rest, bless, and celebrate?”
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In this session, we’ll move deeply into the healing of ministry wounds and disappointments.
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We’ll invite Jesus into wounds and disappointments and pursue wholeness.
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We’ll prepare your heart and mind for re-entry to ministry.
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As you reenter ministry, we’ll move forward with clarity, fresh vision, and celebration of the work that you and God have done during the sabbatical journey.
Choose the Path That Fits You
Start today with immediate, on demand access to our sabbatical course OR additionally set up a coaching pathway with one who has walked with hundreds of ministry leaders in shoes like yours.
Sabbatical Package
$980
Best for pastors, missionaries, or ministry teams desiring personalized guidance.
Includes 7 one-hour coaching sessions and lifetime access to the Roadmap to a Restorative Sabbatical Course.
Course Only
$49
Best for ministry leaders preparing independently or with board support.
Includes 7 teaching videos with Chris and Beth Bruno, 6 interviews with ministry leaders, 10 downloads including assessments, timelines, sample letters, reflection worksheets, and more.
What Leaders are Saying
“We are recommending your course to any of our colleagues who may embark on a Sabbatical in the future. This really helped my husband and I, set up expectations, and a great framework for our Sabbatical, with lots of margin, and fun along the way! THANK YOU! We will be revisiting these resources every Sabbatical.”
— Becca Rickert, Campus Ministry
“After walking through the steps of sabbatical preparation with Chris, I can honestly say I returned to my role as a pastor with a sense of renewal and deep, soul rest. Along with my family and church, I am extremely grateful!
— Vince Black, Teaching Pastor
Step Away to Return Stronger
Sabbatical rhythms aren’t indulgent—they’re essential. Whether you’re a pastor preparing for rest or a church seeking to invest in your leaders, ReStory offers a trusted guide for the journey. Discover the space where your soul finds renewal and your calling is restored.