Five distinguished guest preachers will occupy the Wilshire pulpit while Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples is away on sabbatical later this spring.
Timothy’s sabbatical will run from April 21 through May 24. According to Wilshire’s personnel policies, the senior pastor is eligible for a sabbatical after three consecutive years of employment. Other full-time ministers are eligible every seven years.
“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to enter this season of rest, reflection and study,” Timothy said. “I’m even more grateful to be part of a church that values this rhythm in the life of its ministers. Thank you to the Wilshire congregation and to the entire staff for carrying the work forward and keeping everything afloat while I step away.”
Timothy’s plans include a visit to Adrian College in Michigan, his undergraduate alma mater, to catch up with professors and friends. From there he’ll travel to Europe, where he’ll spend time studying art and cathedrals.
While Timothy is away, Wilshire will hear from five guest preachers, each of whom will include reflections on Wilshire’s 75th anniversary:
- April 26: Rabbi David Stern, senior rabbi, Temple Emanu-El, Dallas
- May 3: Pam Durso, president, Central Seminary, Overland Park, Kansas
- May 10: Meredith Stone, executive director, Baptist Women in Ministry
- May 17: Greg Garrett, professor of literature and culture, Baylor University
- May 24: George Mason, senior pastor emeritus at Wilshire