April 2nd, 2026
by Derick Zeulner
by Derick Zeulner
Dear South Shores Family,
I am excited to announce that after 20 years of service, Pastor Ty and the Deacon Board have approved me to take a 3-month sabbatical for the primary purpose of focusing on my doctoral dissertation. This time “away” will begin the day after Easter (April 6) and run through July 5 of this year. The goal of my dissertation is creating “a multifaceted approach to the gospel that will help the church better appreciate and communicate all that God has given us in Jesus Christ.” I hope to have something tangible to share with you in the coming year.
My family and I will stay local as the kids continue school and deeply enjoy our youth and children’s ministries. I would love your prayers during these next three months as I try to make the most of the time, and when I see you on a Sunday, I look forward to greeting you, praying with you, singing alongside you, and if you have any specific ministry requests: smiling, as I hand you over to one of our other pastors! You will be in good hands with our pastors and staff.
Now, let us deeply celebrate the crucified and risen Savior and Lord!
Grace & Peace,
Derick Zeulner
Associate Pastor
I am excited to announce that after 20 years of service, Pastor Ty and the Deacon Board have approved me to take a 3-month sabbatical for the primary purpose of focusing on my doctoral dissertation. This time “away” will begin the day after Easter (April 6) and run through July 5 of this year. The goal of my dissertation is creating “a multifaceted approach to the gospel that will help the church better appreciate and communicate all that God has given us in Jesus Christ.” I hope to have something tangible to share with you in the coming year.
My family and I will stay local as the kids continue school and deeply enjoy our youth and children’s ministries. I would love your prayers during these next three months as I try to make the most of the time, and when I see you on a Sunday, I look forward to greeting you, praying with you, singing alongside you, and if you have any specific ministry requests: smiling, as I hand you over to one of our other pastors! You will be in good hands with our pastors and staff.
Now, let us deeply celebrate the crucified and risen Savior and Lord!
Grace & Peace,
Derick Zeulner
Associate Pastor
5 Comments
Pastor Derick,
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nA well deserved break and for a wonderful cause. Praying the Holy Spirit orders your steps as you complete HIS work. Soli Deo Gloria ❤️?
Pastor Derick, we are so glad to hear you will have some time to finish up that dissertation which we know will be a blessing to many. May the Lord guide you in the months ahead with His insight and wisdom. We will miss your sermons but look forward to seeing you at church!
We will pray that God will embellish and lift your incredible gifts to new heights during this well deserved sabbatical and that your family will continue to prosper during this time!
Thinking of what you will be doing in the coming months..I have enjoyed your sermons
nSo much and in particular your writing especially. Keep up the good work and may you
nContinue to know God’s blessing on your life and how much we need to uphold you
nBefore the Throne of Grace as well as your dear family. Nanette Simpson from Reata
nGlen and moved here 5 yrs ago from New York. I am so glad I found South Shores Church.
Pastor Derick. We will pray for you but also pray for your Dissertation Committee, that they see you as we do, recognize the quality of your effort and your potential for making great strides in helping others understand all aspects of the gospel, but especially those important ones. God's blessings during this time.