My goal for this sabbatical is to revive my passion for God, family and ministry. I will use the 12 weeks away from the daily demands and rigors of full time ministry to rest, study, reflect, gain new ministry tools and rejuvenate by exploring themes of Shalom and Reconciliation. This will take place by spending time with God on a spiritual retreat, reconnecting with family on a camping trip, completing a Certification Course on Reconciliation, learning French and Hebrew through Rosetta Stone language course and traveling abroad to work with International organizations that facilitate Shalom and Reconciliation. I am especially excited about traveling to Israel and Africa. Both of these places are very dear to me and hold the
key to my identity as a man and minister. Israel is my spiritual identity and Africa is my ethnic identity. The successful completion of this sabbatical will benefit not only my emotional and spiritual health but it will have a positive impact on my family and my congregation. I will be a revived man with renewed vision and stronger resolve to accomplish God's purposes in my life.