Preachers Needed

I have so enjoyed my three days in Rocky Mount. There is one class to go tonight and then I will head home. Everyone here could not have been nicer. As I have enjoyed some meals with my students before and after classes I have learned about the city and surrounding areas. My friend Catherine, drove me around to see the city. Her husband David was the Mayor for 12 years so I got all the inside scoop on Rocky Mount.

At every meal one thing came up besides Mah Jongg; many churches here are looking for new clergy. I think I was told eight different churches, but I could have gotten that wrong. At least two Episcopal churches and one Presbyterian are doing searches.

I was given the parish profile brochure from St. Andrews Episcopal church because two people on the search committee were in my class. Apparently there are not enough clergy members for all the churches there are.

If you know of any preachers who are looking to make a move, Rocky Mount might be a place for you.(Holley and Paul Broughton, who do you know?)

Being a good minister is a hard job, but if you have that calling I think there are jobs for you. I can tell you that the parishioners I met were wonderful people who you would enjoy spending your time with.