Sometimes, people ask me what I read, and I think that could be the case on sabbatical. So, although I am less inclined to think of my reading as the most important part of my sabbatical than I might have before, here is what I read while on the sabbatical. This is a sort of …
How Was My Sabbatical?
Earlier this week, I began a series of two posts on my sabbatical this past September 1-December. That first post was framed around a fairly basic question: "What did I do on my sabbatical?" This second post is a bit more challenging to write as I probe the question, "How was my sabbatical?" There are …
What I Did on My Sabbatical
Today I conclude my pastoral sabbatical and return to my role as Senior Pastor at Eastbrook Church. Two of the questions people often ask me in returning (from what I experienced in my previous sabbatical) is: 1)"what did you do on your sabbatical?" and 2) "how was your sabbatical?" This week, I'll offer answers to …
Pastoral Sabbatical Begins (and a word about the blog)
Dear friends, This week I begin a three-month pastoral sabbatical (September 1-December 1, 2024) after serving at Eastbrook for fourteen years. I am entering into this sabbatical with great anticipation of drawing near to the Lord in prayer and solitude, making use of some resources for spiritual retreat and mentorship, as well as looking forward …
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Learning to Live Like Trees
As I write this post I am sitting under a canopy of trees in northern Wisconsin, where I am speaking at a weeklong family camp at Fort Wilderness. This is a very beautiful place that I have been privileged to return to regularly over the years, and it is always a joy to be here …
Matthew Erickson 