During his sabbatical, Pastor Brian was reminded that God is actively at work around the world, building His Church and drawing people to Himself. Reflecting on Scripture and the lives of faithful believers who sacrificed for the sake of the gospel, he challenged us to invest our time, resources, and lives in what will last for eternity. Though following Jesus will always involve a cost, there is no greater purpose than helping people take steps toward Him, trusting that our labor for Christ will never be in vain.