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These days, the Rev. Bryan Wendling is pastor of New McKendree United Methodist. But he’s among the Missouri Conference clergy with a military background. Fred Koenig shares the story of Wendling’s years as an Army medivac pilot, including during Desert Storm and Desert Shield.
Rising prices are affecting the ministries of United Methodists, especially rural multi-point charges. Pastors also are finding the buying power of their paychecks shrinking.
Since the Russian invasion began, United Methodists with close connections to Ukraine have been sweating out friends and family members, while also finding creative ways to help.