Pastor's Life - Calling

What am I called to do here? by Rev. Shannon White Have you ever wondered why God has called you to a particular place of ministry? Are there particular pieces of ministry God has called you to do in a particular time/place? Sometimes we may never get an answer to that question, or perhaps we get it upon reflection, after the fact. But sometimes, we get a sense of understanding while we are still present, and wow is it a gift! I am wrapping up my first experience as an Interim Pastor of a 400 member PC(USA) church in the northeast. After 33 years of ordained ministry, I trained during COVID to see if this was a particular new calling for me. I have served as an installed pastor in PC(USA), UCC as well as non-denominational congregations for varying lengths of time. This has been an exciting new challenge.

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Rev. Shannon White has been ordained in the PCUSA for 33 years. She loves to travel with her family and play with her dog, Gidget. Most recent trip? Namibia, Africa in July 2024 to visit her daughter currently serving in the Peace Corp.

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