Camp Mack Executive Director To Begin Sabbatical Oct. 6
News Release
MILFORD — Beginning Sunday, Oct. 6, Camp Mack Executive Director Gene Hollenberg will be taking a sabbatical through Saturday, Dec. 14.
Camp Mack personnel policies grant the executive director a two-month paid sabbatical every seven years, which Gene completed on Sept. 1, 2023. Not only is the policy of taking a sabbatical in line with Camp Mack policies, but it is also in line with the Church of the Brethren policies for ordained ministers and pastors to do so regularly.
During Gene’s sabbatical time, Todd Eastis will be Acting Executive Director.
Eastis was promoted last year to director of advancement and assistant executive director and is fully capable of taking on this role. Todd and all Camp Mack staff will work diligently to ensure a steady continued operation of the camp.
Eastis is ready and will communicate closely with Camp Mack Board of Directors and the Indiana Camp Board during this time. Eastis intends this to be a time of renewal for all the staff. Kim Gray, Camp Mack board chair, fully expects Eastis’ leadership to bring fresh energy and joy.
Gray applauds Hollenberg’s for leading by example: to continue to strive for personal growth as a life-long learner, and to spend time in rest that our sanctuary offers to so many. Gray believes Hollenberg’s time away will lead to renewed energy and growth as the camp approaches next year’s celebration of the 100th year of Camp Mack’s ministry.