Our pastor, Rev. Joel Tolbert, is away for a week of vacation, and then a well-earned three-month sabbatical. Meanwhile, this summer, guests will be leading and preaching.

This week, we welcome Rev. Dr. Glenn Doak, retired pastor of First Presbyterian Athens. Not only is Glenn a guest preacher this summer, but he is also moderating the meetings of our Session. He reminds us how, why, and when pastors do sabbaticals, and what can happen to them and to the church during a time of sabbatical. Rev. Dr. Glenn Doak preaching Revelation 1.