This Pastor Makes York a Better Place

There is a lot of talk today about people quitting church. One significant contributing factor has been the very public fall of far too many pastors. I explain that here in a piece titled It Might Be Tempting, but I’m Not Quitting Church Anytime Soon.

I am simply weary of the news of scandals involving pastors. We expect more from Christian leaders and should. I say this without casting a stone of judgment. Being a pastor is hard work, and tiring, and the best of us are prone to fall if we take our eyes off the prize.

The public does not often get to hear the stories of men and women serving as ministers, exemplars of the Christian faith, who make their communities better.

I am not talking about spotless saints, but humble leaders faithfully living out their calling to serve their communities with God’s help.

In spite of the flashy scandals, there are countless men and women serving faithfully as ministers right here in York County. In my nearly 20 years in York, I have been blessed to meet many faithful men and women who love God and other people in the most unselfish ways.

One particular name immediately comes to mind: Pastor Bill Kerney. This Pastor makes York a better place.