This summer, Pastor David will take a 3-month sabbatical. His proposal was approved by the Personnel committee and supported by the Board. David followed the prompt from the Clergy Renewal Grant he received in 2018, which was: “what makes your heart sing?”
Here is a link to David’s proposal: 2024 Sabbatical
The Board has been setting aside funds to cover the expenses of providing pastoral leadership with a sabbatical minister during David’s absence. His sabbatical will run from mid-June to mid-September.
The Personnel committee will work with David and Rev. Tyler Connoley, CPC conference minister to select a strong candidate to provide worship preparation and leadership, pastoral care and administrative duties on a half-time basis.
The combination of the support from a sabbatical minister, our skilled staff and strong lay leadership, will help Bethel sustain its vital and vibrant ministry throughout the summer.