As the months move me closer to retirement, I’ve begun to notice that retirement isn’t a moment on a calendar — it’s more like a bridge between two realities, a slow unfolding into something never experienced before. The decision itself came on October 4th, spoken aloud to a congregation I’ve walked with for over a…
On October 4th, I stood before the congregation where I’ve served for over ten years and shared that my wife and I have decided that next summer I will retire from active ministry — marking the end of thirty-one years of pastoral service. Before entering ministry, I spent fourteen and a half years working for…
“Which is more important,” asked Big Panda, “the journey or the destination?”“The company,” said Tiny Dragon. That little bit of wisdom popped up in my social media feed this morning, and it reminded me of the important moments I’ve had the pleasure and honor of participating in. In January, I helped Jacki move to Barahona,…
So(ul)journ! 