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Thoughts From Your Regional MinisterJanuary 2021 Issue of the Kansas Messenger Written by Steve Martin, Regional Minister Dear beloved friends, I awoke this morning with these words floating through my mind, words which I was first introduced to while in my college days. I hope you can appreciate the meaning behind this poem by Howard […]

Thoughts From Your Regional MinisterKansas Messenger, December issue By: Ken Marston, Regional Minister As I have reflected on the year that has been, I see 2020 as a year of great challenges and great opportunities. It has been a year of great heartache. The sudden death of loved ones (my mother being one), 250,000+ of […]

Thoughts From Your Regional Minister — November 2020 By Steve Martin, Regional Minister Recent news prompted in part by the election has featured several examples of those who have made it amid great odds. They typically portray an individual who overcame adversity, and they often reference a mentor or a leader or sometimes a parent […]

Thoughts from your Regional Minister By: Ken Marston, Regional Minister October is designated as Pastor appreciation month – a time when we encourage congregations to say thank you to their pastors. More than any other year, I believe it is important to say thank you to pastors of congregations in some tangible way. You may […]

Thoughts from your Regional Minister By Steve Martin I know we are all struggling with the harsh realities of our world. No one could have predicted the wide-spreading effects of the COVID-19 virus. Every facet of our lives has been touched and we frequently cry out, “When this is over….” Unfortunately, it may not be […]

Thoughts from your regional minister By Ken Marston We are living in a time of paradox. As human beings we are by nature social beings. We need to be in the presence of other people. We even need to touch and be touched by others. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic forces us to […]