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Beginning on September 1 and continuing through November 30, I will be stepping away from my Regional work to make the most of the gift of a Sabbatical leave after nearly six years of serving with you.
Rev. Dr. Paxton Jones (upper left in the photo) will serve, part-time, in my place and I pray that you will welcome and pray for him and the staff and our Moderator team as they continue the work of serving and guiding pastors, lay leaders, congregations and commissions.
Rev. Jones' email will be pjones@kcdisciples.org. He will do most of his work remotely.
I know that you will come to appreciate his strong, loving and wise leadership as I have over the years.
A Sabbatical leave is not a vacation although there is time for rest and limited travel. It is an opportunity to "reboot" physically, mentally and spiritually. My hope is to return to serve in December, renewed, refocused, and re-energized.
While I will not be checking office email, returning calls or attending Regional events, Jessica and Rev. Jones will have my contact information and will alert me if necessary.
Thank you for your prayers and support and for this Sabbatical time. You will remain in my daily prayers,
May God continue to bless you and give you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Gratefully,
Bill Rose-Heim
Regional Minister and President
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