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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Why I’m Returning to My Blog after Sabbatical
Dear friends, I had an amazing sabbatical this summer, and I waited to return to my blog to decide if it was something I wanted to return to or not. While I began my blog as a way to process my thoughts in conversation with other, share things I was learning, and reflect on the …
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Ministry Sabbatical
Many of you may already know that I am beginning a ministry sabbatical next week. That means I will take a break from my online presence, including my social media accounts and blog. So, don't be surprised if things go quiet from me over the next couple of months. I am doing well and looking …
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