As I settle back into the rhythms of daily ministry, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for the gift of my sabbatical and the incredible celebration with which you welcomed me home!

These past months have been filled with adventures near and far, amazing food, eye-opening discoveries, breathtaking landscapes and landmarks, lifelong dreams fulfilled, bucket-list adventures checked off, wonderful people met along the way, and countless training miles logged. And yet, among all these extraordinary experiences, the greatest gift was the time to be fully present with my family, establish new routines, and embrace the simple but essential practices of rest, relaxation, and renewal.

I return with a refreshed spirit, renewed energy, a deepened sense of commitment and connection to God, and I am deeply grateful and excited for the ministry entrusted to us. Thank you for your extraordinary generosity in offering me this precious time away, and for your overwhelming love, encouragement, and support. I truly cannot thank you enough for this gift, for your care, and for the privilege of serving alongside you. I am so grateful to be home, and I look forward to all God has in store for us on the journey ahead!

Pastor Tony