This week was our first 4-day work week. Previously all 3ABN employees typically worked 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 until noon on Friday. With a half-hour lunch break this came out to 40 hours. Now we are starting at 7:30 am, and working essentially 38 hours per week (but pay remains the same), with Friday off.

With finances a little tight, 3ABN has not been able to give raises for some time, and this was deemed one way of benefitting employees without increasing payrolls. Besides the advantage of having a 3-day weekend—like many church entities have, as well as various ministries—it also saves employees the expense of the Friday commute to work. With gas prices getting so high, it is potentially a significant savings.

I’m really happy about this new arrangement, and hope it works out.