As Ryan and Kate enters and prepares for their sabbatical, he is reminded of the deep importance of rest and spiritual renewal. This is not just a pause or break, but a purposeful time to dive deeper into personal growth and aligning more closely with God's purpose for his life. In the busyness of ministry, it can be easy to lose sight of the need to regularly stop, rest, and allow God to do a deeper work in one's heart and mind. This sabbatical represents an intentional season to step away from the demands of leadership, reconnect with the Lord, and allow the Holy Spirit to refresh, restore and realign their focus. It's not about checking out, but about leaning in to what God wants to do in this dedicated time of rest and spiritual renewal.