Over the course of the past 5+ years I've had several pastors tell me to take two full weeks off (in a row). They said I'd be a better pastor and that the church would be a better church for it. I didn't buy it ... thought I couldn't leave for that long, etc. etc. Then lately a few of our Elders encouraged me to do it and then finally my wife said, "Matt, we need to take two full weeks off." Case closed ... we're back from two full weeks away from our home, job, and this community. We spent 5 days at Jekyll Island/St. Simon's and then the rest of the time at Clark Hill/Strom Thurmond Lake near Augusta (where my dad grew up). Had a blast (more later) ...
All I can say is "WOW!" We are glad to be back but it was worth it to my marriage and spiritual vitality. I'm pumped and excited to be back ... and I know Beth and I are more healthy and more ready than ever for what God has in store for Rock Bridge!
Big thanks to my friend, accountability partner, and Elder John McIntosh for teaching in Dalton these past two weeks and for Carll and Sam preaching in Calhoun. Those guys love Jesus, love Rock Bridge, and I know blessed our two campuses with their respective messages.
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