The Sabbatical Committee has worked with Pastor Roe to determine a general plan for her sabbatical. Among the goals set are:
- a weekly focus on an area of ministry (such as conflict resolution, church leadership, volunteers, stewardship, worship, church growth, evangelism)
- read a book weekly relating to that area of ministry
- attend churches with varying worship styles and, if possible, talk with church leaders to gain further insight
- reflect with church leaders on FCC’s unique worship format
- attend a spiritual retreat with her spouse
- journal
- conduct intensive worship planning
- attend the Davidson Clergy Center in North Carolina. This program is an intensive five‐day experience that offers a unique, comprehensive personal assessment and continuing leadership skills for clergy and church professionals. A goal is to receive tools to build stronger resilience, health and wholeness while sustaining faithfulness to her vocation.
During the three months Pastor Roe is on sabbatical, our congregation will also be using the time for reflection, renewal and rejuvenation. We will have the opportunity for a Discernment Conference, to be held in September and facilitated by a member of the DoC Regional Church Office. Possible areas for reflection would be
- Who are we?
- What are our core values?
- What are our strengths and limitations?
- What is our purpose?
- Where have we seen growth over the past seven years (including spiritual growth)?
- What are we looking forward to in the next seven years?
Please pray for Pastor Roe, Pastor Reese and our entire congregation during this exciting time – the Sabbatical period!
