It's time!

It's time for a sabbatical.


Why?

To take a rest from the daily demands of ministry and leadership within The Salvation Army.
To have an opportunity to experience life from a completely different perspective.
To have the time to do some things we might never do otherwise.


When?

Officially we start on January 14, 2009 - and plan to be available for an appointment in January 2010.


What?

Rest - a few weeks with family.
Exploration - travelling to the north and north west of Australia for six months
Adventure - three months in Africa.
Service - volunteering at Shukrani College (Tanzania) for eight weeks.
Observation - being able to sit back and appreciate all of God's creation.
New Experiences - choosing our own pace and space.


Where can we be contacted?

Our 'home' in Oz will be a caravan.
Location: 'no fixed address'.
Contacts: try email, or facebook, or a mobile phone (some of these will not be so great in Africa!), or follow our blogs!


How?

This year has been 20 years in the making. Our choice to take a year 'off' is unusual, but the leadership of this territory have been gracious in responding to our decision, and have done more than we asked or expected.


For the next two weeks.... finalise matters at Preston, pack and clean house, and prepare for life without a home and with few possessions, and begin blogging regularly.