The final day of my sabbatical has come and gone. Today has been like so many other Mondays at Bethel Lutheran Church. We had a staff meeting. I worked on some worship services. I corresponded with all sorts of people about all sorts of things. Today has been very different too. So many Mondays I … Read more
The year was 2009, and I can remember the meeting vividly. The Leadership Team of our congregation passed a sabbatical policy for called staff. I felt it was a nice gesture but honestly had no intention of using it. I love my job. It doesn’t get much better than walking with people through the ups … Read more
As a boy I remember the hustle and bustle of Sunday morning. I wasn’t always the swiftest out the door in the morning. It was a lot of work getting everything ready, picking out our Sunday best and making ourselves presentable. Unfortunately the work didn’t stop when we got to church. It had only begun! … Read more