A Shepherd's Heart

Monday, November 2, 2026

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I Want to Hear From You

One of the greatest privileges of serving as your Rector is the opportunity to walk alongside you in your journey with Jesus Christ. It is a privilege I do not take lightly.

God has entrusted me with the responsibility of shepherding this parish, and I want to be faithful to that calling. I want to lead with wisdom, preach God's Word faithfully, pray for you earnestly, and help you grow in your relationship with the Lord.

But to shepherd well, I also need to listen well.

Every one of us is in a different season of life and faith. Some are experiencing great joy and seeing God's hand at work in remarkable ways. Others are carrying burdens that few people know about. Some are wrestling with difficult questions about Scripture, struggling in their prayer lives, or wondering what God is calling them to do next.

And some may simply be trying to hold on to their faith through a difficult season.

Wherever you find yourself today, I want you to know that you matter to me, and you matter to this church family.

My desire is not simply to lead a growing parish, but to help cultivate a congregation that is growing deeper in its love for Jesus, stronger in its understanding of God's Word, and more confident in living out its faith in everyday life.

And that begins with understanding where you are.

What's on your heart these days?

Are there questions about faith or Scripture you've been wanting to ask? Challenges you're facing that you would appreciate some pastoral guidance through? Areas of your spiritual life where you long to grow but aren't quite sure how?

Perhaps there are things we could be doing as a parish to better equip, encourage, or care for one another.

I'd genuinely love to hear from you.

Scripture reminds us to “bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). We weren't meant to journey through this life of faith without one another.

I want to listen, to pray, and to seek the Lord's wisdom for guidance as we walk together.

So please, don't hesitate to reach out. Send me a note, give me a call, or find a time when we can sit down and talk.

It is a joy to be your Rector, and my prayer is that together we will continue growing into the people God has called us to be.

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