From ministry leaders in the Sabbath Society there comes a sacred echo from intentional weekly rest.6 Ministry springing forth from a place of peace fuels a heightened awareness of God’s presence with us. A renewal of sensitivity to the Holy Spirit informs leadership decisions with great results. Without Sabbath, it is easier to fall into people-pleasing and making decisions based on selfish motives, not only in volunteerism and ministry vocation but also in core relationships.