Andy is an incredible leader, and so much of who Living Waters is as a family today is the overflow of his pastoral leadership and service gift that touches so many areas of our church. He has poured into every single one of us personally and corporately. Over the years, Andy has retained a heart of compassion and creativity within a weekly rhythm of church ministry, including Family Pastoring and Youth Pastoring, and operating in an \u201cexecutive pastor\u201d role that includes building expansion and stewardship over our property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has given his voice, influence, and gifts to our community year after year, and so many of us found a connection with Living Waters through the way he sees people, loves people, and serves people. As you\u2019ll hear us say from time to time about key leaders who have formed this church community with us:\u00a0We wouldn\u2019t be us without him.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kate and I, Kim, Niesje, and our Living Waters staff and Leadership Council are excited about this opportunity for Andy to take a 3-month Sabbatical this Spring, beginning in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It will not be easy for us because of all that Andy is to this church \u2013 but we will gladly release him \u2013 believing one of the foundational expressions of God\u2019s love is that He is at work \u2013 for us and around us \u2013 even when we aren\u2019t.\u00a0After all, \u201cHis yoke is easy, and His burden is light.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Join us this Sunday, January 26th, as we pray over Andy and send him off into his Sabbatical! 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