by Jeff Kephart | Jul 24, 2020 | COVID-19 Pastor Updates
MCECR Leaders, As we continue on this COVID-19 journey, perhaps you and I have been wrestling with similar issues and emotions. Some of us are struggling with the confusion that flows from processing endless amounts of often contradictory information about the virus...
by Jeff Kephart | May 26, 2020 | COVID-19 Pastor Updates
Pastors & Leaderships, Last week during my COVID-19 check-in meeting with denominational leaders, I was introduced to a “business world” acronym that some of you already know, but which I’ve found helpful as I think forward about continuing COVID-19 developments....
by Jeff Kephart | May 2, 2020 | COVID-19 Pastor Updates
Dear MCECR Pastors & Leadership Team, Thank you to all of you for your continuing hard work and service to your churches as you navigate through this COVID-19 situation. God has worked through you to provide online services, creative small group connections, new...
by Jeff Kephart | Apr 24, 2020 | COVID-19 Pastor Updates
Dear Regional Pastor & Leadership Team, “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36 Again, my thanks to all of you for...
by Jeff Kephart | Apr 7, 2020 | COVID-19 Pastor Updates
As we move through “Holy Week” from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday, once again, allow me to say thank you for your continued faithful service to God’s Kingdom and your congregations in the midst of this continuing virus crisis. I am blessed by the reports from...
by Jeff Kephart | Apr 3, 2020 | COVID-19 Pastor Updates
I am writing with follow up information about the church financial assistance provided through the CARES Stimulus Act. After careful consideration, both our denominational and regional financial advisors have concluded that it is a workable opportunity each church...
