New Heights Christian Church Family,
The elders met with Ryan on Sunday August 8, 2021 to discuss ministry items. Through our conversation Ryan shared that he was personally struggling and was somewhat disappointed that his planned trip to Israel had been postponed until next year. He had looked for that time in October to be a time of refreshment and we encouraged Ryan to use this time for focus on family and his ministry here at New Heights Christian Church. He asked if the elders would consider allowing him to take that time off as a mini sabbatical to rest, to refresh and recharge. The elders all agreed that we have a responsibility to care for Ryan, his family and his ministry and overwhelmingly agreed that he should not only take the time he was going to be gone to Israel, but to take four weeks off paid beginning October 4th, 2021. We encouraged Ryan to use this time for focus on family and his ministry here at NHCC
If you have a need during this time, please know you can contact the office to reach Levi, or you may contact one of the elders below. Most importantly know that Ryan is not seeking another ministry, most ministers after serving for a season of 5-7 years need a sabbatical or a time of rest. We prayed for him and closed the meeting.
Respectfully,
Your NHCC Elders
Dan Milbourn – dan@newheightsconnersville.com
Bryan Jennings – bryan@newheightsconnersville.com
Howard Wickersham – howard@newheightsconnersville.com