The Personnel Team is delighted to see that our Lead Pastor, Chris, will be taking a sabbatical this May and June to celebrate God’s faithfulness and invest in his long-term health and effectiveness.

Having led Family Church for twelve years as a revitalization project, we have seen many lives transformed, substantial growth, and the congregation become strong and poised for continued momentum. Although the Personnel Team had his sabbaticals planned for years five and ten, pressing needs—including new staff transitions and eminent domain challenges with the county—made them
unwise at those times. Now, with Family Church healthy and thriving, this is the perfect season for him to step away for intentional rest. He is incorporating in his sabbatical:

• Physical rest and recovery – rebuilding his energy, re-establishing healthy daily-life rhythms.
• Deeper intimacy with God – through unhurried prayer and Scripture reading.
• Emotional and mental decompression – processing the upcoming season of ministry with joy and gratitude.
• Strengthening family relationships – with undivided time together.
• Re-visioning for future ministry – prayerfully discerning God’s direction for the next season in the life of Family Church.
• Gaining Fresh Insights – by meeting with ministry leaders of various churches who have overseen campus expansions and significant building projects.

This sabbatical will be a much needed and well-deserved opportunity to ensure that Pastor Chris is able to continue to serve us as Lead Pastor for years to come with a sustained passion and continued faithfulness.

Our other pastors and staff will continue to lead us during Chris’ sabbatical. Adam and Caleb will be preaching during this time as well.